Mc Academy

397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
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Bottom 50%
Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, Mc Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mc Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Mc Academy's student population of 118 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mc Academy 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 Mc Academy 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1205 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mc Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mc Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mc Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Mc Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mc Academy and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mc Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mc Academy's ranking?
Mc Academy is ranked #1205 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mc Academy?
The graduation rate of Mc Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mc Academy?
118 students attend Mc Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mc Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Academy?
Mc Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mc Academy offer ?
Mc Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mc Academy part of?
Mc Academy is part of Marshall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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