Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School's ranking?
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School?
231 students attend Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School?
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School offer ?
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School part of?
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School is part of Breathitt County School District.
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