A
Very Good
89/100

Whitesburg Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 366 Park St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 88th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Kentucky for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
189
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%88/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.35 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.25 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 58% 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 +16 points better 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 proficiency73% (+22 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+19 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
White72%62%reading +8 pts, math +11 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%52%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts90th 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 366 Park St
City Whitesburg
ZIP Code 41858
District 2103360
NCES School ID 210336000904
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41858

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,038
Per Capita Income $25,988
Poverty Rate 28.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 80.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $102,000
Median Rent $622
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitesburg Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Black 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 189
Teachers (FTE) 12.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has 189 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Whitesburg Middle School serve?
Whitesburg Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitesburg Middle School receive per student?
Whitesburg Middle School receives $15,959 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitesburg Middle School in 41858 ▼
Avg Home Value
$92,604
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
-8.5%
% Renters
30.0%

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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