Buckhorn Childrens Center

Q: What is Buckhorn Childrens Center's ranking?

Buckhorn Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

Q: How many students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center?

23 students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Buckhorn Childrens Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn Childrens Center?

Buckhorn Childrens Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

Q: What grades does Buckhorn Childrens Center offer ?

Buckhorn Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Buckhorn Childrens Center part of?

Buckhorn Childrens Center is part of Perry County School District.

116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY 41721

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (606) 398-7000

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Buckhorn Childrens Center serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Buckhorn Childrens Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckhorn Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Buckhorn Childrens Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

23 students

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Buckhorn Childrens Center 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 Buckhorn Childrens Center is 0.48, which is more 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

#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

13%

11%

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White

70%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.43

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Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Perry 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 Buckhorn Childrens Center's ranking?

Buckhorn Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center?

23 students attend Buckhorn Childrens Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Buckhorn Childrens Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn Childrens Center?

Buckhorn Childrens Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Buckhorn Childrens Center offer ?

Buckhorn Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Buckhorn Childrens Center part of?

Buckhorn Childrens Center is part of Perry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education