- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maysville, KY
Mason County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210387000991
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Maysville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY.
School address
District: Mason County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210387000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Mason County Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 210387000991 · Maysville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason County High School (877 students)
Mason County Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mason County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason County H
Mason County High School
877 students
- Charles Straub
Charles Straub Elementary School
653 students
- Mason County I
Mason County Intermediate School
573 students
- This school
Mason County Middle School
565 students
What this shows Mason County Middle School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason County Middle School compares
Mason 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$13,474
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Mason County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason County reports $13,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Straub Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason County Middle School
How many students attend Mason County Middle School?
Mason County Middle School has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maysville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Mason County Middle School?
62.2% of students at Mason County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Middle School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Maysville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Middle School?
Mason County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mason County Middle School rank among public schools in Maysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mason County?
Besides Mason County Middle School, Mason County also operates Mason County High School (877 students), Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students), and Mason County Intermediate School (573 students). See the Mason County district page for the complete list.