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Choices Educational Center

800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Choices Educational Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Choices Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Choices Educational Center's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Choices Educational Center 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 Choices Educational Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Choices Educational Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Choices Educational Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Choices Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Choices Educational Center and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choices Educational Center's ranking?
Choices Educational Center is ranked #1121 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Choices Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Choices Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
37 students attend Choices Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Choices Educational Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Choices Educational Center offer ?
Choices Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Choices Educational Center part of?
Choices Educational Center is part of Paducah Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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