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#784 of 1,284 schools in KY

West Broadway Elementary School

Elementary School · Hopkins County · Madisonville, KY

A Hopkins County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

127 West Broadway, Madisonville, KY 42431

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,749
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at West Broadway Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

67.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Broadway 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average689/100K

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

$57,529

Median home value

$151,800

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42431; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Corner Stone Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–120.4 mi79Compare →
Cornerstone Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–120.4 mi73Compare →
Pride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.1 mi379Compare →
Grapevine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.4 mi313Compare →

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.

Hopkins County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$12,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Broadway Elementary School is listed in Hopkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Broadway Elementary School

West Broadway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madisonville, KY, part of Hopkins County, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Broadway Elementary School

What grades does West Broadway Elementary School serve?

West Broadway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend West Broadway Elementary School?

West Broadway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Broadway Elementary School rank in KY?

West Broadway Elementary School ranks #784 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is West Broadway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Broadway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 West Broadway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Broadway Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Broadway Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Broadway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Broadway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Broadway Elementary School?

67.2% of students at West Broadway 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hopkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
Area population (ZIP 42431)
27,095
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 42431; 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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