Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Letcher Elementary & 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 16% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Letcher Elementary & 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 Letcher Elementary & Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Letcher Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School is ranked #1189 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?
16% 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).
How many students attend Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
336 students attend Letcher Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Letcher Elementary & Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Letcher Elementary & Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
