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#824 of 1,284 schools in KY

Muhlenberg South Middle School

Middle School · Muhlenberg County · Greenville, KY

A Muhlenberg County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2900 State Route 176, Greenville, KY 42345

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$13,648
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Muhlenberg South Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Muhlenberg South 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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

$68,040

Median home value

$132,000

Median rent

$649/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muhlenberg North MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.16–83.0 mi486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Muhlenberg County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$13,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Muhlenberg South Middle School is listed in Muhlenberg County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Muhlenberg South Middle School

Muhlenberg South Middle School is a public middle school in Greenville, KY, part of Muhlenberg County, serving approximately 436 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muhlenberg South Middle School

What grades does Muhlenberg South Middle School serve?

Muhlenberg South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Muhlenberg South Middle School?

Muhlenberg South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Muhlenberg South Middle School rank in KY?

Muhlenberg South Middle School ranks #824 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Muhlenberg South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Muhlenberg South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Muhlenberg South Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Muhlenberg South Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Muhlenberg South Middle School a charter school?

No, Muhlenberg South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Muhlenberg South Middle School a Title I school?

No, Muhlenberg South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muhlenberg South Middle School?

58.5% of students at Muhlenberg South 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
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Muhlenberg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 42345)
11,496
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
44.6
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 42345; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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