Top Rankings
Berea Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,086 students in Berea Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Berea Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Berea Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
48 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
899 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
83%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
83
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,072 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,988 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,072
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,988
$13,943
Best Berea Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berea Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Berea Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Berea Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District is ranked #135 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berea Independent School District?
83% of Berea Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea Independent School District?
Berea Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Berea Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,988 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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