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Owensboro Day Treatment vs. Emerson Academy

Should you attend Owensboro Day Treatment or Emerson Academy? 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
Owensboro Day Treatment
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Emerson Academy
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Owensboro Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Emerson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 14 students in grades 7-12, Owensboro Day Treatment ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Emerson Academy 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
14 students
98 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Owensboro Day Treatment over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
71% | 29%
66% | 34%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Owensboro Day Treatment.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Owensboro Day Treatment over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro Day Treatment with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Owensboro 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

#296 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
#773 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Owensboro Day Treatment, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in KY)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owensboro Day Treatment who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Owensboro Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owensboro Day Treatment who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Owensboro Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Owensboro Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Owensboro Day Treatment with the average graduation rate observed in the Daviess 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 graduation rate of Emerson Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Owensboro 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 Owensboro Day Treatment by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emerson Academy by grade.
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
4
17
Grade 10 Students
4
28
Grade 11 Students
5
26
Grade 12 Students
-
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Owensboro Day Treatment, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Owensboro Independent 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
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Owensboro Day Treatment, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Owensboro 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
7%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Owensboro Day Treatment, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Owensboro 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
72%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Owensboro Day Treatment, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Owensboro 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
21%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Owensboro Day Treatment, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Owensboro Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Owensboro Day Treatment, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Owensboro 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
79%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Owensboro Day Treatment, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Owensboro 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
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Owensboro Day Treatment, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Daviess 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 Emerson Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Owensboro 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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