Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Binet School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Binet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Binet School's student population of 42 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Binet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Binet School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
62%
11%
White
26%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Binet School's ranking?
Binet School is ranked #1078 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Binet School often compared to?
Binet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Park School, Boys & Girls Haven by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Binet School?
The graduation rate of Binet School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Binet School?
42 students attend Binet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Binet School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Binet School?
Binet School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Binet School offer ?
Binet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Binet School part of?
Binet School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Binet School located?
Binet School is located in the Bon Air neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bon Air.
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