Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Mcdaniel Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
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 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 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
Community Size
School Overview
Mcdaniel Learning Center's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcdaniel Learning Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
60 students attend Mcdaniel Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcdaniel Learning Center students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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