Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcbrayer 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McBrayer Elementary School serves the west part of Morehead, KY, covering an area of approximately 46.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcbrayer Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcbrayer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbrayer Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Go Cougars!
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcbrayer Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbrayer Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mcbrayer Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbrayer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rodburn Elementary School, Tilden Hogge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mcbrayer Elementary School?
566 students attend Mcbrayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mcbrayer Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcbrayer Elementary School?
Mcbrayer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcbrayer Elementary School offer ?
Mcbrayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Mcbrayer Elementary School part of?
Mcbrayer Elementary School is part of Rowan County School District.
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