Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dishman Mcginnis Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary 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 Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
What is Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School's ranking?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School is ranked #1052 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
430 students attend Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School offer ?
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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