Very Good
#433 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 34% in state
Black Mountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Harlan County · Evarts, KY
A Harlan County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1555 Hwy 215, Evarts, KY 40828
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Mountain Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Mountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,963/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evarts), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,340
Median home value
$53,500
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evarts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Harlan County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–11 | 4.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Cawood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 209 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harlan County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Mountain Elementary School is listed in Harlan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Mountain Elementary School
Black Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evarts, KY, part of Harlan County, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Black Mountain Elementary School serve?
Black Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Mountain Elementary School rank in KY?
Black Mountain Elementary School ranks #433 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Black Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Mountain Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Black Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Black Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Mountain Elementary School?
99.2% of students at Black Mountain Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harlan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (606) 837-2214
- Area population (ZIP 40828)
- 4,431
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40828; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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