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#559 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 44% in state

North Marshall Middle School

Middle School · Marshall County · Calvert City, KY

A Marshall County middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3110 U.s Hwy 95, Calvert City, KY 42029

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,559
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at North Marshall Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Marshall 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,986/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Calvert City), 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

$62,067

Median home value

$145,100

Median rent

$765/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42029; 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

2 in Marshall County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Purchase Youth VillageEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–12Not available23Compare →
South Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.66–8Not available457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marshall County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$14,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About North Marshall Middle School

North Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Calvert City, KY, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 493 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Marshall Middle School

What grades does North Marshall Middle School serve?

North Marshall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Marshall Middle School?

North Marshall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marshall Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Marshall Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Marshall Middle School rank in KY?

North Marshall Middle School ranks #559 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is North Marshall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Marshall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 North Marshall Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Marshall Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Marshall Middle School a charter school?

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

Is North Marshall Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Marshall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Marshall Middle School?

52.5% of students at North Marshall 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
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 42029)
5,733
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
42.4
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 42029; 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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