Berea Independent School District
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,123 students in Berea Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Berea Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
1,123 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Berea Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
37 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
954 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
85%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
58
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
2
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,952 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,599 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,952
$12,277
Spending / Student
$13,599
$13,046
Best Berea Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berea Community High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Berea Community Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Berea Community Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,123 students.
What is the rank of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District is ranked #124 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berea Independent School District?
85% of Berea Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Berea Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,599 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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