Barren County Board of Education: An Overview
Barren County Schools is a school district located in Barren County, Kentucky. This article provides an overview of the district, including its schools, student demographics, test scores, and finances.
District Profile
Barren County Schools operates 11 schools. The district serves 5,072 students. Minority enrollment constitutes 10% of the student body. A significant portion, 44.3%, of students are economically disadvantaged. As of the 2023-2024 school year, Barren County Schools employed 323.84 full-time classroom teachers.
School Composition
The 11 schools within Barren County Schools are structured as follows:
- Preschools: 7
- Elementary Schools: 8
- Middle Schools: 9
- High Schools: 3
List of Preschools in Barren County:
- Austin Tracy Elementary School (2477 Austin Tracy Rd, Lucas, KY 42156)
- Eastern Elementary School (4601 New Salem Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141)
- Hiseville Elementary School (149 Cardinal Blvd, Glasgow, KY 42141)
- North Jackson Elementary (2002 North Jackson Highway, Glasgow, KY 42141)
- Park City Elementary School (45 Indian Mill Rd, Park City, KY 42160)
Student Demographics
The student body at Barren County schools demonstrates the following diversity:
- 89.1% White
- 1.5% Black or African American
- 0.4% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander
- 5.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0% Race or ethnicity not specified
The student population is evenly split by gender, with 50% female and 50% male students. A substantial percentage, 44.3%, of students are eligible for the federal free and reduced-price meal program. Data regarding students learning English is not available (N/A).
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Academic Performance
Student proficiency is assessed using tests and other standards by state and local education agencies. It's important to note that proficiency measurements are established by individual states, making comparisons between states unreliable. Furthermore, year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be directly comparable due to potential changes in state proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer.
Test score data reveals the following proficiency levels:
- Elementary School: 50% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 41% for math.
- Middle School: 46% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 37% for math.
- High School: 39% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 35% for math.
High school college readiness is reported at 25.5. The high school graduation rate is not available (N/A).
Financial Overview
Barren County Schools spends $13,028 per student annually. The district's annual revenue amounts to $76,639,000.
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