Paducah Independent School District
Top Rankings
Paducah 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 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,147 students in Paducah 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 Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), 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
7 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
3,147 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paducah 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 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.43
# American Indian Students
2 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,225 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
39%
11%
# White Students
1,288 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
41%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
401 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
236
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
1
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,865 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 $17,005 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,865
$12,277
Spending / Student
$17,005
$13,046
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Buckner Lane
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5730
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Paducah Tilghman High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Paducah Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S 28th St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5760
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5750
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 South 6th Street
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5780
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,147 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #125 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
41% of Paducah Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,005 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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