Wayland Alexander Elementary School vs. Horse Branch Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Horse Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wayland Alexander Elementary 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 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horse Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
639 students
188 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#421 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
13
Kindergarten Students
77
21
Grade 1 Students
82
34
Grade 2 Students
90
30
Grade 3 Students
87
24
Grade 4 Students
87
25
Grade 5 Students
85
23
Grade 6 Students
75
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
8%
2%
% Black
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% White
91%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
