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7.1 avg / 10

Paducah Independent School District

School District · Paducah, Kentucky

Students: 3,065
Teachers (FTE): 215
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,048

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#22 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,048

+$1,062 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,065 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Paducah Independent

Paducah Independent is a Paducah, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $15,048 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Paducah Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Morgan Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Paducah Independent students show an average math proficiency of 27.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Paducah Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.7%
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ELA Proficiency 40.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Paducah Independent with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Paducah
Total Enrollment
3,065
Teachers (FTE)
215
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paducah Independent?

Paducah Independent has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Paducah Independent?

The average composite rating for Paducah Independent is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paducah Independent?

Paducah Independent spends $15,048 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paducah Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Paducah Independent is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Paducah Independent?

Morgan Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Paducah Independent with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Paducah Independent?

Across schools in Paducah Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Paducah Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Paducah Independent has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
27.7%
ELA Proficiency
40.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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