Yellow Creek School Center serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Yellow Creek School Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellow Creek School Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yellow Creek School Center's student population of 601 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Yellow Creek School Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Yellow Creek School Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
95%
74%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Creek School Center's ranking?
Yellow Creek School Center is ranked #700 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Yellow Creek School Center?
601 students attend Yellow Creek School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yellow Creek School Center students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Creek School Center?
Yellow Creek School Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yellow Creek School Center offer ?
Yellow Creek School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Creek School Center part of?
Yellow Creek School Center is part of Bell County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2013
I think highly of this school-my son will be in 2nd grade this year and he has already learned so much and i hope he continues to learn even more
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