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Bracken County Middle School

167 Parsley Drive, Brooksville, KY 41004 · (606) 735-3425 · Bracken County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Enrollment
266
Middle
DISTRICT 378 · STATE 558
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
155 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
95
Grade 7
86
Grade 8
85
Student demographics
White
25596%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 10%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 11%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15759%
Female
10941%

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Test scores

KSA (K-PREP) 2024-25 . % Proficient/Distinguished
English Language Arts
49.7%
KY avg 47.9%
Math
50.0%
KY avg 42.8%
Source: KSA (K-PREP). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.4%
based on KY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
266
-10 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 16.3:1
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
0%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bracken County Middle School

As a close-knit middle school in Brooksville, Kentucky, Bracken County Middle School works with 266 students from grades 6 through 8, one of the schools within Bracken County. Compared to the state average of about 558 students per school, that is 52% leaner than typical.

Bracken County comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,133 students; Bracken County Middle School is among them.

Demographically, Bracken County Middle School records that 96% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder breaks down as 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Bracken County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.0:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 58% of students at Bracken County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Bracken County Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 44.2%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Bracken County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,319 per year, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Bracken County Middle School is one of 4 public schools in Bracken County (combined enrollment of about 1,467 students).

The closest other public school is Taylor Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Bracken County Middle School at 1st of 5; the average score across the group is 34.3%.

Bracken County Middle School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Bracken County Middle School's enrollment has contracted 4% since 2018, when it stood at 276 (now 266).

On allk12, the feed for Bracken County Middle School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Bracken County at a glance

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Population
8,444
Census ACS
Median income
$66,319
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,467 students

Quick facts

School name
Bracken County Middle School
District
Bracken County
Address
167 Parsley Drive, Brooksville, KY 41004
Phone
(606) 735-3425
County
Bracken County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
155 (58%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
210066001560
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bracken County Middle School
How large is Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken County Middle School enrolls approximately 266 students in grades 06-08.
Is Bracken County Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bracken County Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Bracken County Middle School have?
Bracken County Middle School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
How diverse is Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken County Middle School reports a student body of 96% White, 0% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Bracken County Middle School in?
Bracken County Middle School is part of Bracken County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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