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#532 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 41% in state
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
Elementary School · Russell Independent · Flatwoods, KY
A Russell Independent elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1900 Long Street, Flatwoods, KY 41139
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell-mcdowell Intermediate 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flatwoods), 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
$59,550
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Ironton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Raceland-worthington Schools Campus BEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Russell Independent
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is listed in Russell Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Flatwoods, KY, part of Russell Independent, serving approximately 446 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
What grades does Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School serve?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School rank in KY?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School ranks #532 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School?
54.7% of students at Russell-mcdowell Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenup County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (606) 836-8186
- Area population (ZIP 41139)
- 8,258
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 41139; 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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