Owensboro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,465 students in Owensboro Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Owensboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
679 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
658 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
2,900 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
58%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
480
45,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
343
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
374
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
5
57
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,040 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
