C+
Average
63/100

James T Alton Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 100 Country Club Rd, Vine Grove, KY 40175
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Kentucky
Growth
B
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th 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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
608
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 −26 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 proficiency48% (+6 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
White65%56%reading +1 pts, math +5 pts66th percentile (list)
Black37%32%reading +2 pts, math +9 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic52%32%reading +5 pts, math -2 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%45%reading +10 pts, math +5 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income50%41%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts51st 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 100 Country Club Rd
City Vine Grove
ZIP Code 40175
District 2102490
NCES School ID 210249000518
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40175

Understanding the community around James T Alton Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,094
Per Capita Income $33,425
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $191,900
Median Rent $1,217
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
View full data for ZIP 40175 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James T Alton Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.2%
Black 14.6%
Two or More Races 13.2%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 608
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James T Alton Middle School?
James T Alton Middle School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 James T Alton Middle School?
James T Alton Middle School has 608 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does James T Alton Middle School serve?
James T Alton Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does James T Alton Middle School receive per student?
James T Alton Middle School receives $13,705 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James T Alton Middle School in 40175 ▼
Avg Home Value
$269,381
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,667
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
22.1%

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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