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Public School | Grades 6-8 | Fayette County

Southern Middle School is located in Lexington, KY and is one of 22 middle schools in Fayette County School District. It is a public school that serves 694 students in grades 6-8.

Southern Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Kentucky in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southern Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Southern Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Kentucky average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southern Middle School's students and teachers. more

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400 Wilsondowning Rd, Lexington, KY 40517

(859) 381-3582

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 694

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Southern Middle School had 47% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Kentucky had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

64%

Black

20%

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Fayette County District Spending

$9,091Per Pupil

The Fayette County spends $9,091 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fayette County District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Southern Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Kentucky average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the KCCT

What is it?

The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.

How is it Scored?

The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the KCCT

What is it?

The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies and arts & humanities; grades 4, 7 and 10 are assessed in practical living/vocational studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.

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