Serving 16 students in grades 7-12, Owensboro Day Treatment ranks in the top 20% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owensboro Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Owensboro Day Treatment's student population of 16 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owensboro Day Treatment ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owensboro Day Treatment is 0.22, which is less 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
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
6%
11%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
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 Owensboro Day Treatment's ranking?
Owensboro Day Treatment is ranked #134 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
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).
What is the graduation rate of Owensboro Day Treatment?
The graduation rate of Owensboro Day Treatment is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Owensboro Day Treatment?
16 students attend Owensboro Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Owensboro Day Treatment students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owensboro Day Treatment?
Owensboro Day Treatment has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owensboro Day Treatment offer ?
Owensboro Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Owensboro Day Treatment part of?
Owensboro Day Treatment is part of Daviess County School District.
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