Serving 454 students in grades 3-6, Whitley Central Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Whitley Central Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Whitley Central Intermediate School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Whitley Central Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitley Central Intermediate School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Whitley Central Intermediate School is ranked #83 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Whitley Central Intermediate School?
454 students attend Whitley Central Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whitley Central Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitley Central Intermediate School?
Whitley Central Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitley Central Intermediate School offer ?
Whitley Central Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitley Central Intermediate School part of?
Whitley Central Intermediate School is part of Whitley County School District.
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