The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 35% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Edmonson County Middle School
Edmonson County Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders in Brownsville, the county seat of Edmonson County. It is a regular public school and the only middle school in the district, drawing from a largely rural, small-town area. The school’s academic results come from Kentucky’s statewide assessments, and they paint a mixed picture.
In mathematics, roughly half of students in both grades scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, the share was below half in seventh grade and notably lower in eighth grade. Science, tested only in seventh grade, showed proficiency around a third of students. Social studies, tested only in eighth grade, also landed near that level. For families considering this school, the math results are a relative strength, while literacy and the sciences are areas where a parent may want to ask the school about targeted support or improvement efforts. No comparison to other local schools is available because Edmonson County has only one middle school; state-level context is not provided in the data.
The student body is small, with about that many students across the two grades. The vast majority are white. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the area’s overall income profile. Information on students with disabilities and English learners is not in the available records, so the extent of those supports is unclear.
Brownsville itself is a small rural community with a slight population decline in recent years. Homes are modestly valued relative to national benchmarks, and rents are low. The cost of living is low as well. The town sits along the Green River and borders Mammoth Cave National Park, giving the area a tourism-adjacent character. Major local employers include a care and rehabilitation center and the school district itself. No significant new housing or commercial development was identified in searchable sources, and the district’s recent changes appear minimal; the district brief turned up little of lasting impact for parents.
Because the school covers only two grades, it functions as a transition point between elementary and high school. Students move on to Edmonson County High School, which is also located in Brownsville. There is no graduation rate for a middle school, and advanced coursework such as AP or dual credit is not part of the middle school program. The school does not report any special magnet or charter designation; it is a standard public school.
Overall, Edmonson County Middle School serves a predominantly white, low-income rural community with math proficiency around the midpoint and lower results in reading, science, and social studies. Families moving into the area should expect a small, close-knit school environment in a quiet, slowly shrinking town, and may want to follow up with the school about academic supports, particularly in literacy and science.
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