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#506 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 39% in state
Russellville Middle School
Middle School · Russellville Independent · Russellville, KY
A Russellville Independent middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
210 E 7th St, Russellville, KY 42276
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russellville Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russellville 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), 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
$63,586
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Russellville Independent
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russellville Middle School is listed in Russellville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russellville Middle School
Russellville Middle School is a public middle school in Russellville, KY, part of Russellville Independent, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russellville Middle School
What grades does Russellville Middle School serve?
Russellville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russellville Middle School rank in KY?
Russellville Middle School ranks #506 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Russellville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russellville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Russellville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russellville Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Russellville Middle School a charter school?
No, Russellville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russellville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Russellville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russellville Middle School?
81.3% of students at Russellville 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
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (270) 726-8428
- Area population (ZIP 42276)
- 16,042
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 42276; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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