Very Good
#363 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 28% in state
Northern Middle School
Middle School · Pulaski County · Somerset, KY
A Pulaski County middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
650 Oak Leaf Lane, Somerset, KY 42503
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerset), 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
$53,377
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meece Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Saline Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Somerset Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Southern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 831 | 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.
Pulaski County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Middle School is listed in Pulaski County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Middle School
Northern Middle School is a public middle school in Somerset, KY, part of Pulaski County, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Middle School
What grades does Northern Middle School serve?
Northern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Middle School rank in KY?
Northern Middle School ranks #363 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Northern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Northern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern Middle School a charter school?
No, Northern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Middle School?
64.6% of students at Northern 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
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (606) 678-5230
- Area population (ZIP 42503)
- 25,638
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 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 42503; 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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