Anchorage Independent Public School

11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (502) 245-2121

www.anchorage-school.org

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Anchorage Independent Public School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Anchorage Independent Public School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anchorage Independent Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Anchorage Independent Public School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

385 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Anchorage Independent Public School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Anchorage Independent Public School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#4 out of 1263 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Anchorage Independent Public School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

84%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anchorage Independent Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anchorage Independent Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Anchorage Independent Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

89%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Anchorage Independent Public School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anchorage Independent Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Anchorage Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anchorage Independent Public School's ranking?

Anchorage Independent Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

How many students attend Anchorage Independent Public School?

385 students attend Anchorage Independent Public School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Anchorage Independent Public School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchorage Independent Public School?

Anchorage Independent Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Anchorage Independent Public School offer ?

Anchorage Independent Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Anchorage Independent Public School part of?

Anchorage Independent Public School is part of Anchorage Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education