Brandenburg Primary School
Tel:
(270) 422-7545
- Brandenburg Primary School serves 791 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Brandenburg Primary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brandenburg Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Brandenburg Primary School's student population of 791 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 791 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Brandenburg Primary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Brandenburg Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 1246 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 10% |
| White | 87% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meade County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brandenburg Primary School is Brandenburg High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stuart Pepper Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is David T. Wilson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brandenburg David T. Wilson Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 471 students
0.5 miles
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540 0.5 4-6 471 - Brandenburg Stuart Pepper Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 805 students
0.5 miles
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530 0.5 7-8 805 - Brandenburg Brandenburg High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.8 miles
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516 0.8 9-12 12 - Brandenburg James R. Allen High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 3 students
0.8 miles
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516 0.8 6-12 3 - Brandenburg Meade County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,588 student
0.8 miles
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515 0.8 9-12 1,588
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