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Brandenburg Primary School

750 Broadway
Brandenburg, KY 40108

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Top 20%

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Brandenburg Primary School serves 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.

Brandenburg Primary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 772 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brandenburg Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Brandenburg Primary School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

772 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Brandenburg Primary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Brandenburg Primary School is 0.26, 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

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#239 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Brandenburg Primary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandenburg Primary 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandenburg Primary 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Brandenburg Primary 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

86%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Brandenburg Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.43

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandenburg Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Meade County School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandenburg Primary School's ranking?

Brandenburg Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).

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

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Brandenburg Primary School?

772 students attend Brandenburg Primary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Brandenburg Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandenburg Primary School?

Brandenburg Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Brandenburg Primary School offer ?

Brandenburg Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Brandenburg Primary School part of?

Brandenburg Primary School is part of Meade County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 772 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education