Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, Crawford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crawford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Crawford Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Crawford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1014 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
27%
10%
Black
36%
11%
White
27%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford Middle School's ranking?
Crawford Middle School is ranked #1014 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Crawford Middle School often compared to?
Crawford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Crawford Middle School?
720 students attend Crawford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Crawford Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford Middle School?
Crawford Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crawford Middle School offer ?
Crawford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crawford Middle School part of?
Crawford Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Crawford Middle School located?
Crawford Middle School is located in the Eastland Parkway neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastland Parkway.
School Reviews
4 4/20/2020
The school gets a lot of disrespect, it's just like other schools. Yes, there are some bad teachers and students, but literally every school has those. I don't understand why people don't like it so much, and why people think this is a bad school.
5 4/27/2015
I go to Crawford middle school and it is the best school the teachers care about the students as if they are there own children
Kids have the freedom to be kids the same time they are learning
Kids get a lot of opportunities to decide on What they want to be and do in life
The teachers Try there best to get a child to take there education seriously
The principal. Also tries his best to make sure he has his school under controll
Kids treat each other like family
Although the Kids don't have enough electives to choose from and many Kids don't like the dress code, Kids are highly educated with the best teachers a child could ask for
I for one personally feel like Crawford middle school is not only a school but a place different Kids from all around the world can come together and be a big Happy family.
Crawford middle school is a school any child would love to go to
2 1/25/2011
The teachers are not helpful with the students that are
falling behind especially the 8th grade language arts
teaher. There is not enough elective classes for students to choose from, the school has not come up to par, because substitues don't even want to sub there because of the behavior of the kids. Mike Jones needs to be stricter than he is to get the school back in higher standings, for people to want to put their students in this school.
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