Berea Independent

The Berea Independent school district in Kentucky consists of three schools: Berea Community Elementary School, Berea Community High School, and Berea Community Middle School. The data reveals that Berea Community High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 80 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 90.8% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in key test score metrics, including 50% proficiency in ACT English and 53% proficiency in ACT Reading for 11th graders.

Berea Community Middle School also shines, ranking 161 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school excels in 8th-grade writing (50% proficient) and editing/mechanics (56% proficient), surpassing the state averages. In contrast, Berea Community Elementary School struggles with math proficiency, with 3rd-5th grade scores ranging from 36-38%, below the state average of 41-43%.

Across the Berea Independent district, the schools share relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. This factor may impact academic performance and resource allocation. The data also reveals fluctuations in the schools' statewide rankings over the past three years, with Berea Community Elementary School dropping from a 2-star to a 0-star rating, while Berea Community Middle School improved from a 1-star to a 3-star rating.