Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, St. Joseph Children's Home 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
St. Joseph Children's Home 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 St. Joseph Children's Home is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
St. Joseph Children's Home is ranked #1078 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend St. Joseph Children's Home?
21 students attend St. Joseph Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St. Joseph Children's Home students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Joseph Children's Home?
St. Joseph Children's Home has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. Joseph Children's Home offer ?
St. Joseph Children's Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Joseph Children's Home part of?
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