Scott County Ninth Grade School (Closed 2023)

1072 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 679 students in grades 9, Scott County Ninth Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(15-16)
≥50%
49%
(17-18)
≥50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Scott County Ninth Grade School?
679 students attend Scott County Ninth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Scott County Ninth Grade School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott County Ninth Grade School?
Scott County Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scott County Ninth Grade School offer ?
Scott County Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Scott County Ninth Grade School part of?
Scott County Ninth Grade School is part of Scott County School District.

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