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#954 of 1,284 schools in KY
South Marshall Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County · Benton, KY
A Marshall County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 Sid Darnall Road, Benton, KY 42025
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Marshall Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Marshall 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton), 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
$66,919
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Benton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Calvert City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 296 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 459 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Marshall Elementary School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Marshall Elementary School
South Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Benton, KY, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #954 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Marshall Elementary School
What grades does South Marshall Elementary School serve?
South Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Marshall Elementary School?
South Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Marshall Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Marshall Elementary School rank in KY?
South Marshall Elementary School ranks #954 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is South Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South Marshall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Marshall Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Marshall Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Marshall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Marshall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Marshall Elementary School?
78.0% of students at South Marshall 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (270) 527-1581
- Area population (ZIP 42025)
- 19,238
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 42025; 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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