- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensboro, KY
Daviess County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Daviess County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210147000298
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daviess County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Daviess County Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daviess County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Daviess County Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 210147000298 · Owensboro, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 17.1:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
Daviess County Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Daviess County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- This school
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- Tamarack Eleme 564
Tamarack Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Daviess County Middle School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daviess County Middle School compares
Daviess County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,767
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Daviess County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daviess County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamarack Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daviess County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Owensboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
College View Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Middle School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
F T Burns Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Standard public school
311 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daviess County Middle School
How many students attend Daviess County Middle School?
Daviess County Middle School has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daviess County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daviess County Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daviess County Middle School?
49.4% of students at Daviess County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daviess County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Daviess County Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daviess County Middle School?
Daviess County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daviess County Middle School rank among middle schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Daviess County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides Daviess County Middle School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and College View Middle School (821 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.