Below Average
#1145 of 1,284 schools in KY
Mccracken Open Campus School
School · Mccracken County · West Paducah, KY
A Mccracken County school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4336 Metropolis Lake Road, West Paducah, KY 42086
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mccracken Open Campus School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mccracken Open Campus 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average550/100K
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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
$86,328
Median home value
$175,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in McCracken County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 23 | 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.
Mccracken County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccracken Open Campus School is listed in McCracken County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccracken Open Campus School
Mccracken Open Campus School is a public school in West Paducah, KY, part of Mccracken County, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 63:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,145 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccracken Open Campus School
What grades does Mccracken Open Campus School serve?
Mccracken Open Campus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mccracken Open Campus School?
Mccracken Open Campus School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Open Campus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Open Campus School 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 Mccracken Open Campus School rank in KY?
Mccracken Open Campus School ranks #1,145 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mccracken Open Campus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccracken Open Campus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mccracken Open Campus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccracken Open Campus School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Mccracken Open Campus School a charter school?
No, Mccracken Open Campus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccracken Open Campus School a Title I school?
No, Mccracken Open Campus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccracken Open Campus School?
87.3% of students at Mccracken Open Campus 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 63:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (270) 538-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 42086)
- 4,313
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 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 42086; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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