Below Average
#1017 of 1,284 schools in KY
Paris Middle School
Middle School · Paris Independent · Paris, KY
A Paris Independent middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
304 West 7th St., Paris, KY 40361
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paris 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), 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
$57,074
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 560 | 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.
Paris Independent
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,541NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Middle School is listed in Paris Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Middle School
Paris Middle School is a public middle school in Paris, KY, part of Paris Independent, serving approximately 153 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,017 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Middle School
What grades does Paris Middle School serve?
Paris Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paris Middle School?
Paris Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Middle School rank in KY?
Paris Middle School ranks #1,017 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Paris Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Paris Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paris Middle School a charter school?
No, Paris Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Middle School a Title I school?
No, Paris Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Middle School?
77.8% of students at Paris 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
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bourbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (859) 987-2163
- Area population (ZIP 40361)
- 18,422
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 40361; 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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