Serving 68 students in grades 6-12, Laurel County Day Treatment 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel County Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Laurel County Day Treatment's student population of 68 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laurel County Day Treatment 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 Laurel County Day Treatment is 0.13, 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
#1234 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
4%
11%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel County Day Treatment's ranking?
Laurel County Day Treatment is ranked #1234 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel County Day Treatment?
The graduation rate of Laurel County Day Treatment is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Laurel County Day Treatment?
68 students attend Laurel County Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Laurel County Day Treatment students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel County Day Treatment?
Laurel County Day Treatment has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel County Day Treatment offer ?
Laurel County Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel County Day Treatment part of?
Laurel County Day Treatment is part of Laurel County School District.
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