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#754 of 1,284 schools in KY

Porter Elementary School

Elementary School · Johnson County · Hagerhill, KY

A Johnson County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7210 US 321 S, Hagerhill, KY 41222

  • Math 68% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.5% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$13,833
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Porter Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 37 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Porter 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low116/100K

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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

$40,446

Median home value

$115,200

Median rent

$623/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41222; 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
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–64.0 mi336Compare →
Paintsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–64.5 mi453Compare →
Our Lady of the Mountains SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–64.6 mi18Compare →
Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–65.0 mi407Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Johnson County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Porter Elementary School

Porter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hagerhill, KY, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Porter Elementary School

What grades does Porter Elementary School serve?

Porter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Porter Elementary School?

Porter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Porter Elementary School rank in KY?

Porter Elementary School ranks #754 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Porter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Porter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Porter Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Porter Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Porter Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Porter Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

58.1% of students at Porter 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 – 6th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
Area population (ZIP 41222)
2,655
Area median age
49.2
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 41222; 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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