Black Mountain Elementary School

1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Black Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Black Mountain Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Black Mountain Elementary 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 Black Mountain Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#853 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
30%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
4%
11%
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White
93%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Black Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Black Mountain Elementary School is ranked #853 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
261 students attend Black Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Black Mountain Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Black Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Black Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Mountain Elementary School part of?
Black Mountain Elementary School is part of Harlan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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