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Mckee Elementary School vs. Cassidy Elementary School

Should you attend Mckee Elementary School or Cassidy Elementary 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
Mckee Elementary School
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Cassidy Elementary School
1125 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

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

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cassidy 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 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
381 students
645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckee 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 Cassidy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckee Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cassidy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckee 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 Cassidy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckee Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayette 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.

Test Scores

#55 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
#52 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cassidy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in KY)
64%
(Top 5% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in KY)
66%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in KY)
30-34%
(Top 30% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mckee Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cassidy Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
52
89
Grade 1 Students
61
102
Grade 2 Students
61
149
Grade 3 Students
47
104
Grade 4 Students
57
102
Grade 5 Students
48
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cassidy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cassidy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayette County 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
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayette County 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
74%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayette County 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
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson 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 Cassidy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayette County 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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