Serving 277 students in grades 4-8, Scapa At Bluegrass ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scapa At Bluegrass ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Scapa At Bluegrass's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scapa At Bluegrass ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scapa At Bluegrass is 0.46, 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
#1 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scapa At Bluegrass's ranking?
Scapa At Bluegrass is ranked #1 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Scapa At Bluegrass often compared to?
Scapa At Bluegrassis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Scapa At Bluegrass?
277 students attend Scapa At Bluegrass.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Scapa At Bluegrass students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scapa At Bluegrass?
Scapa At Bluegrass has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scapa At Bluegrass offer ?
Scapa At Bluegrass offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scapa At Bluegrass part of?
Scapa At Bluegrass is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Scapa At Bluegrass located?
Scapa At Bluegrass is located in the Picadome neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Picadome.
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