Turner Intermediate School serves 368 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
3%
11%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Turner Intermediate School?
368 students attend Turner Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Turner Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Intermediate School?
Turner Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turner Intermediate School offer ?
Turner Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Turner Intermediate School part of?
Turner Intermediate School is part of Wayne County School District.
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