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Hugh C. Spalding Academy
School · Marion County · Lebanon, KY
A Marion County school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
721 E. Main St., Lebanon, KY 40033
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hugh C. Spalding Academy 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 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$49,642
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–9 | 0.4 mi | 476 | 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.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is a public school in Lebanon, KY, part of Marion County, serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 63:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,221 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh C. Spalding Academy
What grades does Hugh C. Spalding Academy serve?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh C. Spalding Academy is 63:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh C. Spalding Academy rank in KY?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks #1,221 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hugh C. Spalding Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh C. Spalding Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Hugh C. Spalding Academy a charter school?
No, Hugh C. Spalding Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh C. Spalding Academy a Title I school?
No, Hugh C. Spalding Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
76.2% of students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 63:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (270) 692-0690
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40033)
- 11,729
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40033; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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