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#842 of 1,284 schools in KY
South Marshall Middle
Middle School · Marshall County · Benton, KY
A Marshall County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2211 US 641 South, Benton, KY 42025
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Marshall Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Marshall Middle 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton), 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
$66,919
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Youth VillageEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| North Marshall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 493 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Marshall Middle is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Marshall Middle
South Marshall Middle is a public middle school in Benton, KY, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 457 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Marshall Middle
What grades does South Marshall Middle serve?
South Marshall Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Marshall Middle?
South Marshall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Marshall Middle rank in KY?
South Marshall Middle ranks #842 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is South Marshall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Marshall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 South Marshall Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Marshall Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is South Marshall Middle a charter school?
No, South Marshall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Marshall Middle a Title I school?
No, South Marshall Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Marshall Middle?
63.0% of students at South Marshall Middle 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (270) 527-3828
- Area population (ZIP 42025)
- 19,238
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 42025; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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