Serving 540 students in grades 3-5, Mason County Intermediate School 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 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Intermediate School's student population of 540 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason County Intermediate School 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 Mason County Intermediate School is 0.41, 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
#843 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
8%
11%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Mason County Intermediate School's ranking?
Mason County Intermediate School is ranked #843 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mason County Intermediate School?
540 students attend Mason County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mason County Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason County Intermediate School?
Mason County Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mason County Intermediate School offer ?
Mason County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason County Intermediate School part of?
Mason County Intermediate School is part of Mason County School District.
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