Monroe County


Summary:

The Monroe County school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with some standout elementary schools but more challenges at the middle and high school levels.

Tompkinsville Elementary and Gamaliel Elementary are the top-performing schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state. These schools have impressive test scores, with 74-86% of students proficient or better in math and 61-86% proficient or better in reading. In contrast, Monroe County High and Monroe County Middle lag behind the state averages in many subject areas.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (25% at all schools) and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 60% at all schools). These factors likely contribute to the academic performance challenges, particularly at the middle and high school levels. The district should investigate strategies to address attendance issues and provide additional support for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the data suggests that while the Monroe County district has pockets of excellence, there are opportunities for improvement to ensure all students are set up for success.

District Detail

 309 Emberton St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167

 (270) 487-5456

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,856

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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