Very Good
#357 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 28% in state
David T. Wilson Elementary
Middle School · Meade County · Brandenburg, KY
A Meade County middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1075 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 64% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David T. Wilson Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David T. Wilson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandenburg), 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
$71,480
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 4–6 | Not available | 266 | 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.
Meade County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
David T. Wilson Elementary is listed in Meade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David T. Wilson Elementary
David T. Wilson Elementary is a public middle school in Brandenburg, KY, part of Meade County, serving approximately 518 students in grades 4th-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David T. Wilson Elementary
What grades does David T. Wilson Elementary serve?
David T. Wilson Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend David T. Wilson Elementary?
David T. Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David T. Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David T. Wilson Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David T. Wilson Elementary rank in KY?
David T. Wilson Elementary ranks #357 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is David T. Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
David T. Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 David T. Wilson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David T. Wilson Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is David T. Wilson Elementary a charter school?
No, David T. Wilson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David T. Wilson Elementary a Title I school?
No, David T. Wilson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David T. Wilson Elementary?
47.3% of students at David T. Wilson Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (270) 422-7540
- Area population (ZIP 40108)
- 12,469
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 40108; 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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