The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mason County Middle School
Mason County Middle School is a regular public school in Maysville, Kentucky, serving grades six through eight. It is part of the Mason County school district, which operates several schools across the county. The school sits in a community shaped by its history as an Ohio River port city and its role as a retail and employment hub for a multi-county area.
Maysville occupies a narrow river plain with steep hills rising from the river, giving it an unusual topography. The local economy blends manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, with major employers including a regional medical center and facilities producing power transmission products and automotive seat covers. Downtown Maysville holds the Mason County courthouse and the Russell Theatre, a historic venue undergoing restoration. The city has fixed-route bus service and a Washington Historic District listed on the National Register. Population has seen a modest decline in recent years, but the city emphasizes its water, rail, and highway accessibility as assets for continued development.
The student body at Mason County Middle School is predominantly white, with notable shares of students who are Black, Hispanic, and of two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic makeup of the community. The school serves a moderate number of students across its three grade levels, with each grade cohort roughly similar in size.
On the Kentucky Summative Assessment, the school’s results show that in mathematics, the share of students meeting the state’s proficiency standard varied by grade but generally fell in a range where roughly one-quarter to one-third of tested students scored at the proficient level or above. English language arts results followed a similar pattern, with about one-third of students meeting the standard in the lower grades and a slightly smaller share in the highest grade. Science results, available for grade seven, were lower, with a small fraction of students reaching proficiency. Social studies results for grade eight showed a share of students scoring proficient that was comparable to the lower end of the math and English ranges. Across subjects, the school’s proficiency rates are below what families might expect from a higher-performing middle school; a parent may want to ask the school about academic supports and intervention programs in place.
The housing market in the area is affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, with typical home values having eased slightly in the most recent year. This makes Maysville a relatively accessible place for families to enter homeownership, though the local unemployment rate is near the national average and real median household income is modest.
The district brief did not surface any recent major changes, referendums, or policy shifts for Mason County Schools that have been publicly reported, so a family considering this school may need to reach out directly for information on current curriculum, extracurricular offerings, and any upcoming initiatives. Mason County Middle School is the only public middle school in the district, so it draws from across the entire county. For families weighing options, the school’s test performance and the economic context of the community are central factors to consider alongside the day-to-day student experience and available programs.
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