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Russellville 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 4 public schools serving 1,168 students in Russellville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Russellville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,168 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Russellville 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
206 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
18%
11%
# White Students
612 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
52%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
77
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,551 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,895 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,551
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,895
$13,943
Best Russellville Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russellville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Russellville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville Primary Academy
Magnet School
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russellville Independent School District?
Russellville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,168 students.
What is the rank of Russellville Independent School District?
Russellville Independent School District is ranked #161 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville Independent School District?
52% of Russellville Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russellville Independent School District?
Russellville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Russellville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,895 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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