Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, Letcher 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Letcher County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Letcher Middle School?
143 students attend Letcher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Letcher Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letcher Middle School?
Letcher Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher Middle School offer ?
Letcher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letcher Middle School part of?
Letcher Middle School is part of Letcher County School District.
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