Serving 286 students in grades 6, Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)41%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)56%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
6%
Black
(15-16)2%
11%
White
(15-16)91%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center?
286 students attend Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center?
Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center part of?
Lloyd Mcguffey Sixth Grade Center is part of Lincoln County School District.
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