Excellent
#147 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 11% in state
Marion County Middle School
Middle School · Marion County · Lebanon, KY
A middle school in Lebanon, KY where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1155 Hwy. 327, Lebanon, KY 40033
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion County Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$49,642
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marion County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh C. Spalding AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion County Middle School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion County Middle School
Marion County Middle School is a public middle school in Lebanon, KY, part of Marion County, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-7th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion County Middle School
What grades does Marion County Middle School serve?
Marion County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Marion County Middle School?
Marion County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion County Middle School rank in KY?
Marion County Middle School ranks #147 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Marion County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Marion County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion County Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Marion County Middle School a charter school?
No, Marion County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marion County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion County Middle School?
62.7% of students at Marion 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
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (270) 692-4578
- Area population (ZIP 40033)
- 11,729
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 40033; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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