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Shelby County East Middle School

600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Shelby County East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shelby County East Middle School's student population of 556 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Shelby County East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby County East Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#662 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
38%
42%
45%
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Shelby County East Middle School's ranking?
Shelby County East Middle School is ranked #662 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shelby County East Middle School often compared to?
Shelby County East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby County West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Shelby County East Middle School?
556 students attend Shelby County East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shelby County East Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby County East Middle School?
Shelby County East Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby County East Middle School offer ?
Shelby County East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby County East Middle School part of?
Shelby County East Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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