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#1099 of 1,284 schools in KY

North Middletown Elementary School

Elementary School · Bourbon County · North Middletown, KY

A Bourbon County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 College Street, North Middletown, KY 40357

  • Math 44% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,989
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at North Middletown Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Middletown Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$11,786

Median home value

$95,000

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

0%

Homeownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

78.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40357; 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 Bourbon County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bourbon Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–5Not available473Compare →
Cane Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–5Not available460Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bourbon County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$13,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Middletown Elementary School is listed in Bourbon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Middletown Elementary School

North Middletown Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Middletown, KY, part of Bourbon County, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Middletown Elementary School

What grades does North Middletown Elementary School serve?

North Middletown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Middletown Elementary School?

North Middletown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middletown Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Middletown Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Middletown Elementary School rank in KY?

North Middletown Elementary School ranks #1,099 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is North Middletown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Middletown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 North Middletown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middletown Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Middletown Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Middletown Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Middletown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Middletown Elementary School?

78.5% of students at North Middletown Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bourbon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
Area population (ZIP 40357)
94
Area median age
39.5
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 40357; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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