Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Salyersville Grade School 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 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salyersville Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Salyersville, KY, encompassing approximately 309.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 11.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 19.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salyersville Grade School's student population of 479 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Salyersville Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salyersville Grade School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salyersville Grade School's ranking?
Salyersville Grade School is ranked #1138 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Salyersville Grade School?
479 students attend Salyersville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Salyersville Grade School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salyersville Grade School?
Salyersville Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salyersville Grade School offer ?
Salyersville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salyersville Grade School part of?
Salyersville Grade School is part of Magoffin County School District.
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