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#1189 of 1,284 schools in KY

Trigg County Intermediate School

Elementary School · Trigg County · Cadiz, KY

An elementary school in Cadiz, KY where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

205 East Main Street, Cadiz, KY 42211

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$14,010
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

Students at Trigg County Intermediate School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Trigg County 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,010/100K

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

$54,039

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42211; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Trigg County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trigg County Intermediate School is listed in Trigg County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trigg County Intermediate School

Trigg County Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Cadiz, KY, part of Trigg County, serving approximately 420 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trigg County Intermediate School

What grades does Trigg County Intermediate School serve?

Trigg County Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Trigg County Intermediate School?

Trigg County Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Intermediate School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trigg County Intermediate School rank in KY?

Trigg County Intermediate School ranks #1,189 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Trigg County Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trigg County Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Trigg County Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trigg County Intermediate School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Trigg County Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Trigg County Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trigg County Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Trigg County Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trigg County Intermediate School?

62.6% of students at Trigg County 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
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Trigg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%
Area population (ZIP 42211)
12,912
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
46.5
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 42211; 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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