Serving 392 students in grades 4-6, Pine Knot Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)62%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Pine Knot Intermediate School?
392 students attend Pine Knot Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pine Knot Intermediate School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Knot Intermediate School?
Pine Knot Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Knot Intermediate School offer ?
Pine Knot Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Pine Knot Intermediate School part of?
Pine Knot Intermediate School is part of Mccreary County School District.
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