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#729 of 1,284 schools in KY
Rockcastle County Middle School
Middle School · Rockcastle County · Mount Vernon, KY
A middle school in Mount Vernon, KY serving grades 6th – 8th.
945 W Main St, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockcastle County Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rockcastle County 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$46,879
Median home value
$140,600
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rockcastle County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockcastle County Middle School is listed in Rockcastle County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockcastle County Middle School
Rockcastle County Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Vernon, KY, part of Rockcastle County, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockcastle County Middle School
What grades does Rockcastle County Middle School serve?
Rockcastle County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rockcastle County Middle School?
Rockcastle County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle County Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockcastle County Middle School rank in KY?
Rockcastle County Middle School ranks #729 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Rockcastle County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockcastle County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rockcastle County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockcastle County Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockcastle County Middle School a charter school?
No, Rockcastle County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockcastle County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rockcastle County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockcastle County Middle School?
60.1% of students at Rockcastle County 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rockcastle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (606) 256-5118
- Area population (ZIP 40456)
- 8,324
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 40456; 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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