Very Good
#254 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 20% in state
Marnel C. Moorman School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Shelbyville, KY
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Discovery Boulevard, Shelbyville, KY 40065
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marnel C. Moorman School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marnel C. Moorman School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelbyville), 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
$76,813
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Stone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Southside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Simpsonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 431 | 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.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marnel C. Moorman School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marnel C. Moorman School
Marnel C. Moorman School is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, KY, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 781 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marnel C. Moorman School
What grades does Marnel C. Moorman School serve?
Marnel C. Moorman School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marnel C. Moorman School?
Marnel C. Moorman School has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marnel C. Moorman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marnel C. Moorman School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marnel C. Moorman School rank in KY?
Marnel C. Moorman School ranks #254 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Marnel C. Moorman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marnel C. Moorman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Marnel C. Moorman School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marnel C. Moorman School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Marnel C. Moorman School a charter school?
No, Marnel C. Moorman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marnel C. Moorman School a Title I school?
No, Marnel C. Moorman School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marnel C. Moorman School?
50.1% of students at Marnel C. Moorman 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
- 781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (502) 647-0204
- Area population (ZIP 40065)
- 31,763
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 40065; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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