Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Rector A. Jones 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rector A. Jones Middle School's student population of 719 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rector A. Jones Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1107 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
8%
Black
16%
11%
White
43%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
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 is Rector A. Jones Middle School's ranking?
Rector A. Jones Middle School is ranked #1107 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rector A. Jones Middle School often compared to?
Rector A. Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Rector A. Jones Middle School?
719 students attend Rector A. Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rector A. Jones Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rector A. Jones Middle School?
Rector A. Jones Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rector A. Jones Middle School offer ?
Rector A. Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rector A. Jones Middle School part of?
Rector A. Jones Middle School is part of Boone County School District.
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