- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morehead, KY
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210510002336
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210510002336 · Morehead, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- Rowan County M
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- Mcbrayer Eleme
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- This school 14
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
14 students
What this shows Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle compares
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Morehead
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
How many students attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has 14 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is 7:1, which is 54% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
78.6% of students at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.