Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Whitesburg 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
West Whitesburg 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 West Whitesburg Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
What is West Whitesburg Elementary School's ranking?
West Whitesburg Elementary School is ranked #708 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School?
415 students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Whitesburg Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Whitesburg Elementary School?
West Whitesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Whitesburg Elementary School offer ?
West Whitesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Whitesburg Elementary School part of?
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