Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Rector A. Jones Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rector A. Jones Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
20%
11%
White
38%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Boone County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rector A. Jones Middle School's ranking?
Rector A. Jones Middle School is ranked #1112 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rector A. Jones Middle School often compared to?
Rector A. Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Rector A. Jones Middle School?
683 students attend Rector A. Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rector A. Jones Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rector A. Jones Middle School?
Rector A. Jones Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rector A. Jones Middle School offer ?
Rector A. Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rector A. Jones Middle School part of?
Rector A. Jones Middle School is part of Boone County School District.
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