Berea Independent School District

3 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Berea Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,094 students in Berea Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Berea Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,094 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Berea Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#116 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Berea Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berea Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berea Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Berea Independent  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
49 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
922 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
84%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
43
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
88
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,962 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,886 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Berea Independent  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Berea Independent  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,962
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Berea Independent  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,886
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Berea Independent  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Berea Independent School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berea Community High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Berea Community Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Berea Community Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,094 students.
What is the rank of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District is ranked #123 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berea Independent School District?
84% of Berea Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Berea Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,886 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,094 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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