Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Newport 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 30% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)29%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
6%
Black
(15-16)20%
11%
White
(15-16)57%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)17%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Newport Middle School?
378 students attend Newport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Newport Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Middle School?
Newport Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newport Middle School offer ?
Newport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newport Middle School part of?
Newport Middle School is part of Newport Independent School District.
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