Serving 286 students in grades 7-9, Sebastian 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 29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)48%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Sebastian Middle School?
286 students attend Sebastian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sebastian Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebastian Middle School?
Sebastian Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sebastian Middle School offer ?
Sebastian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sebastian Middle School part of?
Sebastian Middle School is part of Breathitt County School District.
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