Enrollment
870
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daviess County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daviess County Middle School
Daviess County Middle School is a large middle school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 870 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 870 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 870 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's middle schools, it stands alongside College View Middle School (821 students): Daviess County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.2:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside Daviess County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daviess County Middle School compares
Daviess County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Daviess County Middle School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~870 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daviess County Middle School a good school?
Daviess County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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