- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paducah, KY
Paducah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paducah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210465001144
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paducah Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paducah Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Paducah Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 210465001144 · Paducah, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.8:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students)
Paducah Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paducah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paducah Tilghm
Paducah Tilghman High School
860 students
- This school
Paducah Middle School
632 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
615 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
369 students
- Mcnabb Element 334
Mcnabb Elementary School
334 students
- Paducah Head S 251
Paducah Head Start Preschool
251 students
What this shows Paducah Middle School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paducah Middle School compares
Paducah 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
285
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
African American 36.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Paducah Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paducah Independent reports $15,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paducah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paducah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Paducah
2 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paducah Middle School
How many students attend Paducah Middle School?
Paducah Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paducah, KY. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paducah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paducah Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paducah Middle School?
66.6% of students at Paducah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paducah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paducah Middle School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paducah Middle School?
Paducah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Paducah Middle School rank among middle schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Paducah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Paducah, 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 Paducah on the city page.
What other schools are in Paducah Independent?
Besides Paducah Middle School, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students), Clark Elementary School (615 students), and Morgan Elementary School (369 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.