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#1097 of 1,284 schools in KY

Wayne County Middle School

Middle School · Wayne County · Monticello, KY

A middle school in Monticello, KY where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

95 Champion Drive, Monticello, KY 42633

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2025)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$13,466
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Wayne County Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.9%

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 Wayne 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated876/100K

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

$42,500

Median home value

$124,200

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

24.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42633; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6PK–101.0 mi59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Wayne County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$13,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wayne County Middle School

Wayne County Middle School is a public middle school in Monticello, KY, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 650 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wayne County Middle School

What grades does Wayne County Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Wayne County Middle School?

Wayne County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wayne County Middle School rank in KY?

Wayne County Middle School ranks #1,097 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Wayne County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayne County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Wayne County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne County Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wayne County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Wayne County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

76.9% of students at Wayne 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
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 42633)
18,609
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 42633; 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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