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#1256 of 1,284 schools in KY
Opportunity Middle College
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40506
- Math 15% proficient (2019)
- Reading 55% proficient (2019)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Opportunity Middle College score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 25 points since 2016, reaching 35% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 15 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opportunity Middle College 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #66 of 66
- District spending per student
- $18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opportunity Middle College is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opportunity Middle College
Opportunity Middle College is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 117 students in grades 11th-12th with a 29.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opportunity Middle College
What grades does Opportunity Middle College serve?
Opportunity Middle College serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Middle College is 29.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opportunity Middle College rank in KY?
Opportunity Middle College ranks #1,256 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Opportunity Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Opportunity Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Opportunity Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opportunity Middle College has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Opportunity Middle College a charter school?
No, Opportunity Middle College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opportunity Middle College a Title I school?
No, Opportunity Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opportunity Middle College?
48.7% of students at Opportunity Middle College 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 246-6379
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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