914 E College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Mayfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,977 students in Mayfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mayfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
1,977 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Mayfield 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mayfield Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mayfield Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mayfield Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mayfield Independent  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.68
0.43
# American Indian Students
2 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
653 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
8%
# Black Students
259 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
852 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
43%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
143
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
155
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
2
655

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,935 in this school district is less 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 $13,322 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$28 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$30 MM
This chart display total spending of Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,935
$12,277
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,322
$13,046
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mayfield Independent  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Mayfield Independent School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayfield Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 Backusburg Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
Mayfield Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W College St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7521
Grades: 5-8
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Mayfield High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Douthitt St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mayfield Independent School District?

Mayfield Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,977 students.

What is the rank of Mayfield Independent School District?

Mayfield Independent School District is ranked #77 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Mayfield Independent School District?

43% of Mayfield Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayfield Independent School District?

Mayfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.

What is Mayfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $13,322 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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