Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, Tichenor 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tichenor Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Tichenor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tichenor Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
61%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tichenor Middle School's ranking?
Tichenor Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Tichenor Middle School?
514 students attend Tichenor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tichenor Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tichenor Middle School?
Tichenor Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tichenor Middle School offer ?
Tichenor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tichenor Middle School part of?
Tichenor Middle School is part of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I would like to say that this is a great school mostly b/c the teacher really care about the students an really put foward there best to help mode each child as there own the sytem really hepled me become the person iam today coming from the project's in the newport , covington area out to the erlanger was really an eye opener to me life is diffrent when u have lots of folks wanting you to do good an that makes you as a student to push your self to be the best person you can be so i proudly say thanks to all my passed teacher's specail thanks to mrs riffle she was great to me from day 1
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