Briarwood Elementary School
Briarwood Elementary School serves 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Briarwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Briarwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Briarwood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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 | #216 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 25% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 10% |
| White | 58% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warren County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Briarwood Elementary School is Beacon Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Potter Gray Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bowling Green Beacon Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 80 students
0.0 miles
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-0702 0.0 8-12 80 - Bowling Green Potter Gray Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
1.2 miles
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280 1.2 K-5 445 - Bowling Green Rivendell Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: K-8
1.9 miles
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199 1.9 K-8 n/a - Bowling Green Rivendell High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.9 miles
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199 1.9 9-12 n/a - Bowling Green Cumberland Trace Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 562 students
2.2 miles
830 Cumberland Trace Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356 2.2 PK-6 562
School Reviews
| 5 Briarwood is the best school ever!!!!!!!!
-Ricky Silver grade 5 heather ross teacher - Posted by Student/Alumni - ricky |
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