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Mcdaniel Learning Center

275 South Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40744
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Tel: (606) 862-4781
www.laurel.k12.ky.us
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Mcdaniel Learning Center serves 80 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤10% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcdaniel Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Mcdaniel Learning Center's student population of 80 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcdaniel Learning Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mcdaniel Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
4%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
96%
75%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
Diversity Score
0.08
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Mcdaniel Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Mcdaniel Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcdaniel Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Laurel County School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcdaniel Learning Center's ranking?

Mcdaniel Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mcdaniel Learning Center?

The graduation rate of Mcdaniel Learning Center is 10%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Mcdaniel Learning Center?

80 students attend Mcdaniel Learning Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Mcdaniel Learning Center students are White, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdaniel Learning Center?

Mcdaniel Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Mcdaniel Learning Center offer ?

Mcdaniel Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mcdaniel Learning Center part of?

Mcdaniel Learning Center is part of Laurel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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