Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley View Education Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley View Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley View Education Center's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Valley View Education Center 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 Valley View Education Center is 0.76, 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
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
29%
11%
White
29%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley View Education Center's ranking?
Valley View Education Center is ranked #1121 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley View Education Center?
The graduation rate of Valley View Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley View Education Center?
17 students attend Valley View Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Valley View Education Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Education Center?
Valley View Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley View Education Center offer ?
Valley View Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View Education Center part of?
Valley View Education Center is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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