Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Binet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Binet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Binet School's student population of 46 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Binet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Binet School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
65%
11%
White
20%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Binet School's ranking?
Binet School is ranked #884 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Binet School often compared to?
Binet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Park School, Boys & Girls Haven by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Binet School?
The graduation rate of Binet School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Binet School?
46 students attend Binet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Binet School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Binet School?
Binet School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Binet School offer ?
Binet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Binet School part of?
Binet School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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