Top Rankings
Paducah Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 689 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Kentucky.
Public Middle Schools in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
554 Schools
# Students
3,119 Students
181,110 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
12,028 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paducah 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 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
14,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,205 Students
19,352 Students
% Black Students
39%
11%
# White Students
1,238 Students
134,829 Students
% White Students
40%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
272 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
438 Students
8,571 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
2,020
# Students in K Grade:
210
3,509
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
3,668
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
3,308
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
3,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
3,586
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
4,378
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
40,906
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
4,856
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
4,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
4,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
4,034
# Ungraded Students:
-
64
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,967 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,229 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,967
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,229
$13,943
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paducah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Recent Articles
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
