Fulton Independent School
Tel:
(270) 472-1741
- Fulton Independent School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fulton Independent School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fulton Independent School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fulton Independent School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fulton Independent School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Fulton Independent School is 0.65, 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 | #1085 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 39% | 10% |
| White | 43% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Fulton Independent School is South Fulton Middle / High School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Fulton South Fulton Middle / High School Grades: 6-12 | 363 students
1.3 miles
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-1441 1.3 6-12 363 - South Fulton South Fulton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
1.9 miles
209 John C Jones Pkwy
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304 1.9 PK-5 339 - Union City Union City High School Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
10.5 miles
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2373 10.5 9-12 449 - Union City Union City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 850 students
10.7 miles
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632 10.7 PK-5 850 - Union City Union City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 359 students
10.8 miles
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2901 10.8 6-8 359
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