Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker-bennett-curry 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker-bennett-curry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Parker-bennett-curry School's student population of 346 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parker-bennett-curry 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 Parker-bennett-curry School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1042 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
35%
9%
Black
32%
11%
White
17%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker-bennett-curry School's ranking?
Parker-bennett-curry School is ranked #1042 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Parker-bennett-curry School?
346 students attend Parker-bennett-curry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Parker-bennett-curry School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker-bennett-curry School?
Parker-bennett-curry School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parker-bennett-curry School offer ?
Parker-bennett-curry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker-bennett-curry School part of?
Parker-bennett-curry School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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