Serving 679 students in grades 9, Scott County Ninth Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Scott County School District
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 49% KY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Scott County Ninth Grade School?
679 students attend Scott County Ninth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Scott County Ninth Grade School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott County Ninth Grade School?
Scott County Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scott County Ninth Grade School offer ?
Scott County Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Scott County Ninth Grade School part of?
Scott County Ninth Grade School is part of Scott County School District.
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