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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 4 public middle schools serving 625 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Kentucky.
Public Middle Schools in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
553 Schools
# Students
2,388 Students
186,922 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
12,436 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
0.42
# American Indian Students
8 Students
231 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,852 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
367 Students
14,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
207 Students
20,032 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
1,511 Students
140,497 Students
% White Students
63%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
253 Students
8,480 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
1,931
# Students in K Grade:
180
3,987
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
3,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
3,762
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
3,869
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
3,856
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
5,054
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
41,287
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
4,844
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
4,333
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
4,222
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
4,273
# Ungraded Students:
1
87
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 Middle 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.
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: 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
| n/a 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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