Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buckhorn Childrens Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
70%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center?
23 students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Buckhorn Childrens Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn Childrens Center?
Buckhorn Childrens Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buckhorn Childrens Center offer ?
Buckhorn Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckhorn Childrens Center part of?
Buckhorn Childrens Center is part of Perry County School District.
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