Serving 26 students in grades 2-12, Bellewood Childrens Home ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
27%
11%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Bellewood Childrens Home?
26 students attend Bellewood Childrens Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bellewood Childrens Home students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellewood Childrens Home?
Bellewood Childrens Home has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellewood Childrens Home offer ?
Bellewood Childrens Home offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Bellewood Childrens Home part of?
Bellewood Childrens Home is part of Jefferson County School District.
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