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#253 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 20% in state

Scott County Middle School

Middle School · Scott County · Georgetown, KY

A middle school in Georgetown, KY where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1036 Cardinal Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324

  • Math 57% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Scott County Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Scott 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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

$83,012

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Royal Spring Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–80.9 mi693Compare →
Georgetown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–82.3 mi588Compare →
Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–123.5 mi84Compare →

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.

Scott County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 16
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott County Middle School is listed in Scott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott County Middle School

Scott County Middle School is a public middle school in Georgetown, KY, part of Scott County, serving approximately 833 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott County Middle School

What grades does Scott County Middle School serve?

Scott County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Scott County Middle School?

Scott County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott County Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott County Middle School rank in KY?

Scott County Middle School ranks #253 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Scott County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Scott County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott County Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scott County Middle School a charter school?

No, Scott County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Scott County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott County Middle School?

32.2% of students at Scott 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
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 40324)
52,173
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 40324; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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