Wayland Alexander Elementary School vs. Horse Branch Elementary School
Should I attend Wayland Alexander Elementary School or Horse Branch Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Horse Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wayland Alexander Elementary School 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 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 26% (majority Black).
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horse Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
656 students
188 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#357 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
17
Kindergarten Students
92
33
Grade 1 Students
93
22
Grade 2 Students
95
29
Grade 3 Students
86
22
Grade 4 Students
72
14
Grade 5 Students
91
23
Grade 6 Students
83
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
1%
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% White
90%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
