Scott County Ninth Grade School
Tel:
(502) 863-4635
Scott County Ninth Grade School serves 679 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Scott County Ninth Grade School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Scott County Ninth Grade School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≥50% | 49% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 10% |
| White | 81% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scott County Ninth Grade School is Scott County High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Scott County Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Georgetown Scott County High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,828 student
0.1 miles
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131 0.1 10-12 1,828 - Georgetown Scott County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 796 students
0.1 miles
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202 0.1 6-8 796 - Georgetown Cardinal Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 67 students
0.2 miles
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057 0.2 9-12 67 - Georgetown Anne Mason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 615 students
0.5 miles
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663 0.5 K-5 615 - Georgetown Scott County Preschool Grades: PK | 265 students
0.6 miles
1300 Long Lick Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411 0.6 PK 265
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