Serving 446 students in grades 3-5, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is 0.19, 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 Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School's ranking?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is ranked #263 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
446 students attend Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School offer ?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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