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#982 of 1,284 schools in KY
Middlesboro Alternative School
High School · Middlesboro Independent · Middlesboro, KY
A Middlesboro Independent high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 North 20th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Middlesboro Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 14 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middlesboro Alternative 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,966/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middlesboro), 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
$30,980
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Group Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Middlesboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| J Frank White AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.9 mi | 8 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middlesboro Independent
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middlesboro Alternative School is listed in Middlesboro Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middlesboro Alternative School
Middlesboro Alternative School is a public high school in Middlesboro, KY, part of Middlesboro Independent, serving approximately 31 students in grades 7th-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middlesboro Alternative School
What grades does Middlesboro Alternative School serve?
Middlesboro Alternative School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Middlesboro Alternative School?
Middlesboro Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Alternative School is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middlesboro Alternative School rank in KY?
Middlesboro Alternative School ranks #982 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Middlesboro Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middlesboro Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Middlesboro Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middlesboro Alternative School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Middlesboro Alternative School a charter school?
No, Middlesboro Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middlesboro Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Middlesboro Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middlesboro Alternative School?
90.3% of students at Middlesboro Alternative 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (606) 242-8816
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 40965)
- 11,698
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40965; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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