Beechwood Independent School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Beechwood Independent School District, serving 1,413 students. Beechwood Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
- Public schools in Beechwood Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
- The top ranked public schools in Beechwood Independent School District are Beechwood High School, Beechwood Elementary School and Guardian Angel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Beechwood Independent School District |
| School District Phone Number | (859) 331-3250 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,413 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 84 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Beechwood Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4 out of 173 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 31 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 91 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 1,240 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 30 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 37 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 66 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 101 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 97 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 99 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 117 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 118 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 107 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 120 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 116 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 113 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 111 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 101 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 110 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,046 is higher than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $17 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,222 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,046 | $11,598 |
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Beechwood Independent School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Beechwood High School Math: 76% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%54 Beechwood Rd10
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12 | 652 students
- Beechwood Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5%54 Beechwood Rd10
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6 | 723 students
- Guardian Angel Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%75 Orphanage Road10
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2040
Grades: 1-12 | 38 students
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