Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Waller-williams Environmental 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waller-williams Environmental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waller-williams Environmental's student population of 66 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We will provide a positive, structured, and nurturing environment conducive to emotional and behavioral growth for all students.
School Rankings
Waller-williams Environmental 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 Waller-williams Environmental is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
61%
11%
White
32%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waller-williams Environmental's ranking?
Waller-williams Environmental is ranked #1235 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Waller-williams Environmental often compared to?
Waller-williams Environmentalis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Park School, Binet School, Kammerer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waller-williams Environmental?
The graduation rate of Waller-williams Environmental is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waller-williams Environmental?
66 students attend Waller-williams Environmental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waller-williams Environmental students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waller-williams Environmental?
Waller-williams Environmental has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waller-williams Environmental offer ?
Waller-williams Environmental offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waller-williams Environmental part of?
Waller-williams Environmental is part of Jefferson County School District.
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