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#744 of 1,284 schools in KY
Wurtland Middle School
Middle School · Greenup County · Wurtland, KY
A Greenup County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Center Ave., Wurtland, KY 41144
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wurtland Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wurtland 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low65/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,782
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raceland-worthington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–8 | 2.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Ironton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Russell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Mckell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 339 | 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.
Greenup County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wurtland Middle School is listed in Greenup County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wurtland Middle School
Wurtland Middle School is a public middle school in Wurtland, KY, part of Greenup County, serving approximately 205 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #744 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wurtland Middle School
What grades does Wurtland Middle School serve?
Wurtland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wurtland Middle School?
Wurtland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wurtland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wurtland Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wurtland Middle School rank in KY?
Wurtland Middle School ranks #744 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Wurtland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wurtland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Wurtland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wurtland Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wurtland Middle School a charter school?
No, Wurtland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wurtland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wurtland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wurtland Middle School?
77.1% of students at Wurtland 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
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenup County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (606) 836-0025
- Area population (ZIP 41144)
- 8,457
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 41144; 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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