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Junction City Elementary School vs. Burgin Independent School

Should you attend Junction City Elementary School or Burgin Independent School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Junction City Elementary School
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Burgin Independent School
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Junction City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Burgin Independent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Junction City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Burgin Independent School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Total Students
424 students
506 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junction City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burgin Independent School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junction City Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burgin Independent School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junction City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burgin Independent School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boyle County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burgin Independent School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burgin Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#31 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
#185 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junction City Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burgin Independent School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in KY)
53%
(Top 20% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junction City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgin Independent School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junction City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgin Independent School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junction City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgin Independent School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Burgin Independent School with the average graduation rate observed in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Junction City Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Burgin Independent School by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
23
Kindergarten Students
73
45
Grade 1 Students
67
37
Grade 2 Students
61
38
Grade 3 Students
65
33
Grade 4 Students
58
36
Grade 5 Students
58
34
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
-
46
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
48
Grade 11 Students
-
36
Grade 12 Students
-
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junction City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boyle County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burgin Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burgin Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junction City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boyle County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burgin Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burgin Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junction City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boyle County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burgin Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burgin Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junction City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boyle County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burgin Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burgin Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junction City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boyle County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burgin Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burgin Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junction City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burgin Independent School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junction City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burgin Independent School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junction City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boyle County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burgin Independent School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burgin Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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