Very Good
#439 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 34% in state
Lewis County Middle School
Middle School · Lewis County · Vanceburg, KY
A middle school in Vanceburg, KY serving grades 7th – 8th.
51 Middle School Ln, Vanceburg, KY 41179
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis County Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average432/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vanceburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,086
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41179; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lewis County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis County Middle School is listed in Lewis County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis County Middle School
Lewis County Middle School is a public middle school in Vanceburg, KY, part of Lewis County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis County Middle School
What grades does Lewis County Middle School serve?
Lewis County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis County Middle School rank in KY?
Lewis County Middle School ranks #439 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Lewis County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewis County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis County Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lewis County Middle School a charter school?
No, Lewis County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lewis County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis County Middle School?
79.4% of students at Lewis County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (606) 796-6228
- Area population (ZIP 41179)
- 7,039
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41179; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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