D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Browning Springs Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 357 W Arch St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
462
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+8 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White64%43%reading +0 pts, math -8 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black42%22%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +2 pts, math +15 pts67th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%45%reading -10 pts, math +5 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income50%32%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 357 W Arch St
City Madisonville
ZIP Code 42431
District 2102860
NCES School ID 210286000601
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42431

Understanding the community around Browning Springs Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,437
Per Capita Income $27,757
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $143,100
Median Rent $844
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Browning Springs Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.8%
Black 14.5%
Two or More Races 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 462
Teachers (FTE) 32.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Browning Springs Middle School?
Browning Springs Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Browning Springs Middle School?
Browning Springs Middle School has 462 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Browning Springs Middle School serve?
Browning Springs Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Browning Springs Middle School receive per student?
Browning Springs Middle School receives $13,966 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Browning Springs Middle School in 42431 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,229
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
0.0%
% Renters
35.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026