Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Mulberry Helm Education 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)3%
11%
White
(15-16)93%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mulberry Helm Education Center?
The graduation rate of Mulberry Helm Education Center is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mulberry Helm Education Center?
51 students attend Mulberry Helm Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mulberry Helm Education Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mulberry Helm Education Center?
Mulberry Helm Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mulberry Helm Education Center offer ?
Mulberry Helm Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mulberry Helm Education Center part of?
Mulberry Helm Education Center is part of Hardin County School District.
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