The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
4%
Black
(09-10)11%
12%
White
(09-10)86%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newport Independent School District
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% KY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Mildred Dean Elementary School?
267 students attend Mildred Dean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mildred Dean Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mildred Dean Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Dean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Dean Elementary School part of?
Mildred Dean Elementary School is part of Newport Independent School District.
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