Serving 368 students in grades 5-6, Turner Intermediate 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 was 34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
95%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Turner Intermediate School?
368 students attend Turner Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Turner Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Intermediate School?
Turner Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turner Intermediate School offer ?
Turner Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Turner Intermediate School part of?
Turner Intermediate School is part of Wayne County School District.
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