The Kentucky Department of Education has released its annual School Report Card Data. We are pleased to announce every school in the district maintained their previous status or improved a level. Two of our elementary schools, Crab Orchard and Waynesburg, have made significant progress moving from the Orange Level to the Yellow Level showing tremendous growth in multiple areas. Hustonville Elementary remains the highest rated school in the district with a Green rating.
The Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) data provides annual information on accountability at the school, district and state levels. The accountability system gives a comprehensive view using six core indicators:
State Assessment Results in Reading and Mathematics
State Assessment Results in Science, Social Studies, and Writing
English Learner Progress (not applicable for Lincoln County)
Quality of School Climate and Safety
Postsecondary Readiness (High School only)
Graduation Rate (High School only)
To simplify communication of performance levels, the Kentucky Department of Education developed an overall performance color rating scale, ranging from Red (lowest) to Blue (highest). Lincoln County Schools showed overall growth.
Elementary School Highlights:
Crab Orchard Elementary School improved their overall rating from Orange to Yellow. There was growth in indicator ratings for Reading and Math, significant growth in indicator ratings for Science, Social Studies, and Combined Writing, and growth in Quality of School Climate and Safety indicators.
“We had a double digit increase in our overall score, propelling us into the next color of performance rating,” said COES Principal Justin Abbott. “We were also able to increase scores in every category, some by double digits! We are headed in the right direction thanks to our all-star teachers and support staff who put it all on the line every day to help ensure student success.”
Highland Elementary School maintained the overall Yellow rating. This school experienced significant growth in indicator ratings for Science, Social Studies, and Combined Writing.
Hustonville Elementary School maintained the overall Green rating. There was significant growth in indicator ratings for Quality of School Climate and Safety indicators.
Stanford Elementary School maintained the overall Yellow rating. Stanford’s content scores remained consistent from the previous year ranking them amongst the top elementary schools in the district.
Waynesburg Elementary School improved the overall rating from Orange to Yellow. There was significant growth in indicator ratings for Reading and Math, significant growth in indicator ratings for Science, Social Studies, and Combined Writing, and significant growth in Quality of School Climate and Safety indicators.
“The tremendous growth at Waynesburg in academic areas and our school climate was a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students,” said former WES Principal Chad Davis. “We are proud of the Waynesburg team and look forward to continued growth and strong academic achievement.”
Middle School and High School Highlights:
Lincoln County Middle School maintained the overall Orange rating. There was growth in indicator ratings for Reading and Math. They remain a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school for Disability but are committed to improving academic improvements for all students .
Lincoln County High School maintained the overall Yellow rating. There was growth in indicator ratings for Science, Social Studies, and Combined Writing and significant gains in Graduation Rate and Postsecondary Readiness reflecting the hard work to ensure students are ready after leaving the classroom. They remain a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school for Disability but are committed to improving academic improvements for all students .
“I am proud of the hard work and effort of our administrators, teachers and students,” said Superintendent Bruce Smith. "It is our goal, as a district, to prioritize ways to keep improving and making progress, and I have full confidence that will happen with the leadership we have in place."