Excellent
#102 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 8% in state
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Elementary School · Calloway County · Murray, KY
A Calloway County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3426 Wiswell Rd, Murray, KY 42071
- Math 71% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Calloway Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Calloway 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), 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
$48,976
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | 3.6 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Harmony Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 4.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| East Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 309 | Compare → |
| North Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | Not available | 572 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Calloway County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Calloway Elementary School is listed in Calloway County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Southwest Calloway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Murray, KY, part of Calloway County, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Calloway Elementary School
What grades does Southwest Calloway Elementary School serve?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Calloway Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Calloway Elementary School rank in KY?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School ranks #102 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Southwest Calloway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Calloway Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest Calloway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southwest Calloway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Calloway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Calloway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
47.3% of students at Southwest Calloway 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calloway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (270) 762-7345
- Area population (ZIP 42071)
- 30,750
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 42071; 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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