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Glasgow Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,820 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,077 Schools
# Students
2,388 Students
442,602 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
30,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Glasgow Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#61 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.45
# American Indian Students
8 Students
576 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
8,710 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
367 Students
37,570 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
207 Students
48,230 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
1,511 Students
323,572 Students
% White Students
63%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
698 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
253 Students
23,246 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
16,521
# Students in K Grade:
180
47,041
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
43,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
43,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
3,249
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
3,061
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
3,005
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
3,082
# Ungraded Students:
1
77
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,464
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,633
$14,055
Best Glasgow Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glasgow Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Happy Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
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