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#953 of 1,284 schools in KY
The Life Connection
School · Larue County · Sonora, KY
A Larue County school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 Bud's Lake Road, Sonora, KY 42776
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Life Connection score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Life Connection 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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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
$55,570
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in LaRue County
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Larue County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Life Connection is listed in LaRue County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Life Connection
The Life Connection is a public school in Sonora, KY, part of Larue County, serving approximately 36 students in grades 4th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Life Connection
What grades does The Life Connection serve?
The Life Connection serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend The Life Connection?
The Life Connection has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Life Connection?
The student-teacher ratio at The Life Connection is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Life Connection rank in KY?
The Life Connection ranks #953 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The Life Connection's MySchoolScout rating?
The Life Connection 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 The Life Connection?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Life Connection has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Life Connection a charter school?
No, The Life Connection is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Life Connection a Title I school?
No, The Life Connection is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Life Connection?
100.0% of students at The Life Connection 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Larue County
- Phone
- (270) 324-4956
- Area population (ZIP 42776)
- 2,071
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 42776; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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