Serving 22 students in grades 5-12, Shelby Valley Day Treatment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Shelby Valley Day Treatment?
22 students attend Shelby Valley Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shelby Valley Day Treatment students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby Valley Day Treatment?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby Valley Day Treatment offer ?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Shelby Valley Day Treatment part of?
Shelby Valley Day Treatment is part of Pike County School District.
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