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#705 of 1,284 schools in KY

Temple Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Barren County · Glasgow, KY

A Barren County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

8788 Tompkinsville Road, Glasgow, KY 42141

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.8% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,580
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Temple Hill Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

62.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Temple Hill 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glasgow), 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

$51,188

Median home value

$170,700

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42141; 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 in Barren County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Austin Tracy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–6Not available341Compare →
BavelEnrollment path unverified6.11–12Not available217Compare →
Eastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–6Not available333Compare →
Hiseville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–6Not available319Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Barren County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$13,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Temple Hill Elementary School is listed in Barren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Temple Hill Elementary School

Temple Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glasgow, KY, part of Barren County, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Temple Hill Elementary School

What grades does Temple Hill Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Temple Hill Elementary School?

Temple Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Temple Hill Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Temple Hill Elementary School rank in KY?

Temple Hill Elementary School ranks #705 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Temple Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Temple Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Temple Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Temple Hill Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Temple Hill Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Temple Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

62.9% of students at Temple Hill 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
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 42141)
32,133
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
40.1
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 42141; 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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