KYMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Southern Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Somerset, Kentucky|Pulaski County
Somerset, KY 42501
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
831
Student:Teacher
19.3:1
Locale
Town
District
Pulaski CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
65.2%
Phone
(606)679-6855School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
50%
77th percentile in KY
Math Proficiency
41%
76th percentile in KY
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
251 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Near average in KYTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,849
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
53
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,724
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,466
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,742
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 54%Local 28%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$170,079
-5.1% 1yr+10.1% 5yr
Somerset, KY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
33.3%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
16.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,412
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,272
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
377 (30%)
Other Health Impairment
242 (19%)
Specific Learning Disability
203 (16%)
Autism
149 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
139 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
23 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
871
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Middle School
Southern Middle School currently enrolls 831 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KY.
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