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#474 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 37% in state
Owensboro Middle School
Middle School · Owensboro Independent · Owensboro, KY
An Owensboro Independent middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Booth Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Owensboro Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owensboro 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,285/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owensboro), 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
$62,010
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Innovation Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Owensboro Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 7–8 | 0.5 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Owensboro Catholic Elementary School 4-6 CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 4–6 | 1.2 mi | 277 | 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.
Owensboro Independent
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owensboro Middle School is listed in Owensboro Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro Middle School is a public middle school in Owensboro, KY, part of Owensboro Independent, serving approximately 786 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owensboro Middle School
What grades does Owensboro Middle School serve?
Owensboro Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Owensboro Middle School?
Owensboro Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owensboro Middle School rank in KY?
Owensboro Middle School ranks #474 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Owensboro Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owensboro Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Owensboro Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owensboro Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Owensboro Middle School a charter school?
No, Owensboro Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owensboro Middle School a Title I school?
No, Owensboro Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owensboro Middle School?
77.2% of students at Owensboro 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
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (270) 686-1130
- Area population (ZIP 42301)
- 45,399
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 42301; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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