Turner Intermediate School (Closed 2013)

Turner Intermediate School serves 368 students in grades 5-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(11-12)
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
42%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
3%
11%
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White
95%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Turner Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Turner Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turner Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Turner Intermediate School?
368 students attend Turner Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Turner Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Intermediate School?
Turner Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turner Intermediate School offer ?
Turner Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Turner Intermediate School part of?
Turner Intermediate School is part of Wayne County School District.

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