Scott County Ninth Grade School
Tel:
(502)863-4635
- Scott County Ninth Grade School serves 695 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 2016-17 school year.
- Scott County Ninth Grade School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Scott County Ninth Grade School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scott County Ninth Grade School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Scott County Ninth Grade School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scott County Ninth Grade School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #653 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≥50% | 49% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 56% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 11% |
| White | 81% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Scott County Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 1769 students
0.1 miles
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)863-4131 0.1 10-12 1769 - Georgetown Scott County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 772 students
0.1 miles
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)863-7202 0.1 6-8 772 - Georgetown Cardinal Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 95 students
0.2 miles
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)863-4057 0.2 9-12 95 - Georgetown Anne Mason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 636 students
0.5 miles
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)570-3050 0.5 K-5 636 - Georgetown Scott County Preschool Grades: PK | 270 students
0.6 miles
1300 Long Lick Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)868-0411 0.6 PK 270
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