Southern Middle School, KY
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
400 Wilson-Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3582
How Southern Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score41
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Southern Middle School
854Students
100%Low-Income Students
55Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 33% | 18% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 34% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 19% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 9% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 79% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Southern Middle School
46%Math Proficiency
57%Reading Proficiency
52%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52% | 50% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 57% | 54% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 52% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 44% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 55% | 59% |
| Black | 27% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 44% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 10% | 36% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 42% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 32% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Southern Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Southern Middle School, KY
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