- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylorsville, KY
Spencer County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210549001871
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer County Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Spencer County Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 210549001871 · Taylorsville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 18.2:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer County High School (986 students)
Spencer County Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Spencer County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spencer County
Spencer County High School
986 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Elementary School
801 students
- This school
Spencer County Middle School
690 students
- Taylorsville E
Taylorsville Elementary School
661 students
- Spencer County 150
Spencer County Early Learning Center
150 students
- Hillview Acade 53
Hillview Academy
53 students
What this shows Spencer County Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer County Middle School compares
Spencer 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,139
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Spencer County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spencer County reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer County Middle School
How many students attend Spencer County Middle School?
Spencer County Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylorsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer County Middle School?
35.9% of students at Spencer County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer County Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer County Middle School?
Spencer County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Spencer County Middle School rank among public schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer County?
Besides Spencer County Middle School, Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students), Spencer County Elementary School (801 students), and Taylorsville Elementary School (661 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.