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#1091 of 1,284 schools in KY

Camargo Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Mt. Sterling, KY

A Montgomery County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4307 Camargo Rd, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,347
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Camargo Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Camargo 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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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

$56,981

Median home value

$179,600

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Traditional SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.1 mi97Compare →
Mt Sterling Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–14.1 mi24Compare →
Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–54.7 mi495Compare →
Mapleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–5Not available504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$12,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camargo Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camargo Elementary School

Camargo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mt. Sterling, KY, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 1,284 schools in KY.

State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camargo Elementary School

What grades does Camargo Elementary School serve?

Camargo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Camargo Elementary School?

Camargo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camargo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Camargo Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camargo Elementary School rank in KY?

Camargo Elementary School ranks #1,091 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Camargo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Camargo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Camargo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camargo Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Camargo Elementary School a charter school?

No, Camargo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camargo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Camargo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camargo Elementary School?

73.0% of students at Camargo 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 – 5th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
Area population (ZIP 40353)
22,534
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
41.9
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 40353; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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