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#627 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 49% in state
Mcnabb Middle School
Middle School · Montgomery County · Mt. Sterling, KY
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3570 Indian Mound Dr, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnabb Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcnabb 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,981
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40353; 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.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcnabb Middle School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnabb Middle School
Mcnabb Middle School is a public middle school in Mt. Sterling, KY, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 992 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnabb Middle School
What grades does Mcnabb Middle School serve?
Mcnabb Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 992 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcnabb Middle School rank in KY?
Mcnabb Middle School ranks #627 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mcnabb Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnabb Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mcnabb Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnabb Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcnabb Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcnabb Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnabb Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcnabb Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnabb Middle School?
58.6% of students at Mcnabb 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 992
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (859) 497-8770
- Area population (ZIP 40353)
- 22,534
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 40353; 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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