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#768 of 1,284 schools in KY
Ockerman Middle School
Middle School · Boone County · Florence, KY
A Boone County middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8300 Us 42 Hwy, Florence, KY 41042
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ockerman Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ockerman Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$75,582
Median home value
$210,500
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ballyshannon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 614 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boone County
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ockerman Middle School is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ockerman Middle School
Ockerman Middle School is a public middle school in Florence, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ockerman Middle School
What grades does Ockerman Middle School serve?
Ockerman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ockerman Middle School?
Ockerman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ockerman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ockerman Middle 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 Ockerman Middle School rank in KY?
Ockerman Middle School ranks #768 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ockerman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ockerman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ockerman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ockerman Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ockerman Middle School a charter school?
No, Ockerman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ockerman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ockerman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ockerman Middle School?
46.0% of students at Ockerman 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (859) 282-3240
- Area population (ZIP 41042)
- 55,880
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 41042; 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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