Mckee Elementary School
Tel:
(606) 287-7157
Mckee Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mckee Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mckee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mckee Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 366 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mckee Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mckee Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #216 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
Black | n/a | 10% |
White | 97% | 77% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.40 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 55% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Jackson County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mckee Elementary School is Jackson County High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jackson County Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Kee Jackson Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.6 miles
1000 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163 0.6 n/a n/a - Mc Kee Jackson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 610 students
1.1 miles
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155 1.1 9-12 610 - Mc Kee Jackson County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 458 students
1.1 miles
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351 1.1 6-8 458 - Sandgap Sand Gap Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 269 students
5.7 miles
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171 5.7 PK-5 269 - Tyner Tyner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
7.7 miles
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105 7.7 PK-5 523
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