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Twenhofel Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 760 students

 
 
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Posted June 13, 2012

My daughter just finished her 6th grade year at Twenhofel! It was WONDERFUL! She had homework, but a reasonable amount unlike elementary. She loved all but one teacher, no place is perfect. I loved that she was able to get involved and be connected to the school. We look forward to two more years at TMS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2011

At the time when my children went there, the teachers were good, but the students and administration left much to be desired. My children were subjected to racial harassment and when I tried to get involved with the administration to look for ways to help stop the problem, my concerns were dismissed. Rather than work with me to develop solutions, the administration focused on looking for ways that they could punish my children. After speaking with several other adults (parents and student teachers), I've learned that the name Twen"awful" is well-earned and deserved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2011

I have a student at Twenhofel. This will be her final year at the school. She has had such a positive experience. I have been so impressed with the teachers, the leadership, the office staff and the entire Twenhofel family. I'm very grateful that my child has experienced such a positive middle school experience. No school is perfect but Twenhofel is a WONDERFUL place for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2009

This school is a great school to send your student. My son really enjoys going to school everyday. My son also is involved in football, basketball, and other sports. The coaches are really good as well, I have been very, very happy in particular with the 6th grade boys basketball coach. It is his first year at Twenhofel and I really hope that he stays a long time for the kids and the school. He works very well with each and every kid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

I love my sons school. He has been at Twenhofel for 2 years now and it only gets better each year. I have to admit that at first I was not sure about making the move from elementary to middle school. I am glad I did. My son, Kyle is autistic. He is 12 years old and nov-verbal. He is not totally toilet trained but we have made great strides this year. Kyle has so much support at this school and we are so fortunate to have this. Kyle has several goals he needs to meet and I am confident with the teacher and aides that work with him daily that we will accomplish these goals. Kyle loves going to school each day and typically comes home with a smile on his face. Kyle goes into typical classes and the children all treat him so well and they all want to help him. I am blessed to have Kyle as he brings us so much joy. Kyle's teacher wants the best for her students and pushes them as far as she can but only to see them to succeed as adults. Kyle has many friends at school and that is why I love this school. With Kyle being non-verbal the only thing we can go by his Kyle's smile and actions as that tells us so much. He is proud to go to school and I know he is getting the best education he can at this time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2008

The school dicipline is horrible I go there, Its out of control...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

When I went there, I had the time of my life. All the teachers actually made us want to learn, we weren't forced to read and study nonsense. Instead of reading textbooks non-stop, we watched documentaries, historical movies, did hands on experiments, read scientific magazines. The 3 years i spent there were the most fun I have ever had while learning. The teachers actually work with you, and help you if you need it. Acceptance is something among the whole school, really. No one can be biased because they are all different. There are no labels like goth, emo, prep, the 'it' group, the nerds, geeks, or anything like that...there are just names....simple, clean. All i'm saying is Twenhofel was great, if i had a choice, i would go back just to have the same experience over again. It was fun and the staff was awesome. :]


Posted May 13, 2008

Twenhofel is a Great school. I have been there for all three years and I have enjoyed every one. The teachers are awesome and I have fun learning.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 5, 2007

Have been very disappointed in the communication coming from Twenhofel the past three years. Have also been troubled by the hours of homework each night. The kids were already working in school for seven hours and adding three more each night is unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2007

Twenhofel has been great for my daughter. She says that she likes Twenhofel because they are accepting of everyone.Her grades are good and she likes all the interaction with the teachers. The teachers are helpful and friendly to both students and teachers....Good Job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2004

Twenhofel middle school is definatly a great school, they work with students in everyway possible and welcome everyone in open arms. my daughter who went to Woodland middle school made failing grades all year until we switched her to Twenhofel middle school when we made this switch she came hope always smiling and telling us how great her school day was and on her last report card our family seriously believed that she was going to fail she got 2 a's 2 b's and 2 c's. that was a great improvement and reluctantly she passed! also the people at Twenhofel are much friendlier at woodland if you have low income your made fun of, harrassed, beat up, picked on, etc. at Twenhofel people like you based on your insides not whats at home or how you look. what im trying to say is Twenhofel is a great school.
—Submitted by stephanie benhase, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
51%
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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

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Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 82%
Asian 1% 1%
Black 1% 11%
Hispanic 1% 4%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
Phone: (859) 356-5559

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