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#820 of 1,284 schools in KY
Boston School
Elementary School · Nelson County · Boston, KY
A Nelson County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Wilson Creek Rd, Boston, KY 40107
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boston School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Boston School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,500
Median home value
$192,800
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Nelson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| Coxs Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
| Foster Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | Not available | 624 | Compare → |
| The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | Not available | 52 | 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.
Nelson County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boston School is listed in Nelson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boston School
Boston School is a public elementary school in Boston, KY, part of Nelson County, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boston School
What grades does Boston School serve?
Boston School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Boston School?
Boston School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boston School rank in KY?
Boston School ranks #820 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Boston School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Boston School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boston School a charter school?
No, Boston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boston School a Title I school?
No, Boston School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boston School?
56.6% of students at Boston 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (502) 833-4644
- Area population (ZIP 40107)
- 1,981
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 40107; 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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