Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frakes School Center 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frakes School Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frakes School Center's student population of 99 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frakes School Center 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 Frakes School Center is 0.02, which is less 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
#978 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
99%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frakes School Center's ranking?
Frakes School Center is ranked #978 out of 1,267 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Frakes School Center?
99 students attend Frakes School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Frakes School Center students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frakes School Center?
Frakes School Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frakes School Center offer ?
Frakes School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frakes School Center part of?
Frakes School Center is part of Bell County School District.
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