Very Good
#210 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 16% in state
Burgin Independent School
School · Burgin Independent · Burgin, KY
A school in Burgin, KY where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
440 E Main St, Burgin, KY 40310
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burgin Independent School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burgin Independent 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average398/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burgin), 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
$53,750
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Burgin Independent
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burgin Independent School is listed in Burgin Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burgin Independent School
Burgin Independent School is a public school in Burgin, KY, part of Burgin Independent, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burgin Independent School
What grades does Burgin Independent School serve?
Burgin Independent School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Burgin Independent School?
Burgin Independent School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgin Independent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgin Independent School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burgin Independent School rank in KY?
Burgin Independent School ranks #210 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Burgin Independent School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burgin Independent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Burgin Independent School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burgin Independent School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Burgin Independent School a charter school?
No, Burgin Independent School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burgin Independent School a Title I school?
No, Burgin Independent School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burgin Independent School?
50.2% of students at Burgin Independent 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (859) 748-5282
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 40310)
- 541
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 40310; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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