Muhlenberg South Elementary

Summary:

Muhlenberg South Elementary is a public elementary school located in Beechmont, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 564. The school is part of the Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked 133 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Muhlenberg South Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking between 472-541 out of 517-700 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is significantly below the Muhlenberg County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Muhlenberg South students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 20% (5th grade) to 42% (4th grade), compared to 29-38% for Muhlenberg County and 41-43% for the state. Similarly, in Reading, Muhlenberg South's proficiency rates ranged from 20% (3rd grade) to 50% (4th grade), while the county and state averages were 38-47% and 46-50%, respectively.

The nearby schools in the Muhlenberg County district, such as Bremen Elementary, Central City Elementary, and Longest Elementary, also perform poorly on the KSA, with proficiency rates generally below the state averages. However, some schools outside the Muhlenberg County district, such as Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary (in McLean County) and Beaver Dam Elementary (in Ohio County), demonstrate stronger academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state averages.

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Public PK, KG-5

2005 US Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323

(270) 476-2204

District: Muhlenberg County

SchoolDigger Rank:
541^st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Muhlenberg South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Muhlenberg South Middle School
High:	Muhlenberg County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.4%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muhlenberg South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Muhlenberg South Elementary 541^st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Muhlenberg South Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Muhlenberg County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muhlenberg County 133^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	76.27	124^th	638	80.6%
2008	77.74	107^th	651	83.6%
2009	87.31	47^th	658	92.9%
2010	82.24	74^th	683	89.2%
2011	85.01	61^st	688	91.1%
2012	66.29	204^th	713	71.4%
2013	71.79	155^th	719	78.4%
2014	73.64	134^th	705	81.0%
2015	56.96	284^th	698	59.3%
2016	48.93	365^th	690	47.1%
2017	56.76	287^th	694	58.6%
2018	48.50	366^th	691	47.0%
2019	59.86	270^th	700	61.4%
2021	17.43	472^nd	517	8.7%
2022	23.83	537^th	684	21.5%
2023	24.20	538^th	687	21.7%
2024	24.10	541^st	685	21.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.01	279^th	661	57.8%
2024	29.38	215^th	279	22.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.47	316^th	631	49.9%
2019	60.94	223^rd	664	66.4%
2022	26.61	524^th	667	21.4%
2023	25.31	534^th	670	20.3%
2024	22.35	547^th	665	17.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.24	348^th	663	47.5%
2019	68.09	168^th	671	75.0%
2021	29.97	260^th	312	16.7%
2022	21.88	533^rd	641	16.8%
2023	23.49	519^th	639	18.8%
2024	26.77	503^rd	644	21.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	63.59	106^th	445	76.2%
2019	59.56	145^th	474	69.4%
2022	42.08	118^th	206	42.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.69	371^st	665	44.2%
2019	52.29	327^th	676	51.6%
2022	23.65	526^th	657	19.9%
2023	19.56	547^th	652	16.1%
2024	24.68	510^th	652	21.8%

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Rank History for White students at Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	29.38	473^rd	593	20.2%
2021	14.24	317^th	337	5.9%
2022	17.28	584^th	656	11.0%
2023	16.76	588^th	658	10.6%
2024	17.01	591^st	659	10.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 4, 2011

If there were more activities and clubs for the younger grades, I would have given MSES a five star rating. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Muhlenberg South Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	565	24	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2007	584	19	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	614
2008	575	16	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	14	610
2009	557	14	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	15	589
2010	553	11	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	10	577
2011	502	14	0	6	0	0	7	0	529
2012	546	11	0	3	0	0	13	0	573
2013	523	7	0	6	1	0	12	0	549
2014	504	5	0	6	1	0	14	0	530
2015	523	10	1	8	3	0	16	0	561
2016	516	7	1	4	1	0	12	0	541
2017	492	6	1	2	2	0	13	0	516
2018	484	4	1	5	0	0	15	0	509
2019	490	7	1	4	0	0	16	0	518
2020	548	7	2	7	0	0	15	0	579
2021	498	5	1	10	0	0	17	0	531
2022	476	3	0	8	0	0	20	0	507
2023	530	3	0	9	0	0	22	0	564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Muhlenberg South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	590	43.0	13.7	72
2007	614	45.0	13.6	70
2008	610	46.2	13.2	64.9
2009	589	42.2	14.0	66
2010	577	36.7	15.7	68.3
2011	529	38.7	13.6	71.3
2012	573	40.2	14.2	66.8
2013	549	42.2	13.0	69.2
2014	530	42.3	12.5	60.8
2015	561	40.0	14.0	72.7
2016	541	30.0	18.0	72.1
2017	516	30.1	17.1	68
2018	509	31.1	16.3	69.5
2019	518	32.1	16.1	72.4
2020	579	29.1	19.8	66.5
2021	531	32.1	16.5	71.6
2022	507	34.1	14.8	71.6
2023	564	35.1	16.0	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Muhlenberg South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	590	43.0	13.7	72
2007	614	45.0	13.6	70
2008	610	46.2	13.2	64.9
2009	589	42.2	14.0	66
2010	577	36.7	15.7	68.3
2011	529	38.7	13.6	71.3
2012	573	40.2	14.2	66.8
2013	549	42.2	13.0	69.2
2014	530	42.3	12.5	60.8
2015	561	40.0	14.0	72.7
2016	541	30.0	18.0	72.1
2017	516	30.1	17.1	68
2018	509	31.1	16.3	69.5
2019	518	32.1	16.1	72.4
2020	579	29.1	19.8	66.5
2021	531	32.1	16.5	71.6
2022	507	34.1	14.8	71.6
2023	564	35.1	16.0	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muhlenberg South Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,090 (8.3%)	$56 (0.4%)	$1,146 (8.7%)	$10,505 (79.8%)	$1,716 (13.0%)	$12,221 (92.9%)	$13,159
2019	$1,290 (11.1%)	$69 (0.6%)	$1,358 (11.7%)	$10,565 (90.9%)	$1,729 (14.9%)	$12,031 (103.5%)	$11,621
2020	$1,279 (11.4%)	$85 (0.8%)	$1,364 (12.2%)	$10,061 (89.8%)	$1,840 (16.4%)	$11,900 (106.2%)	$11,205
2021	$2,064 (17.5%)	$216 (1.8%)	$2,080 (17.6%)	$10,286 (87.1%)	$2,207 (18.7%)	$12,492 (105.8%)	$11,804
2022	$2,653 (16.1%)	$507 (3.1%)	$3,039 (18.4%)	$12,673 (76.9%)	$2,652 (16.1%)	$15,326 (93.0%)	$16,484

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muhlenberg South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 270^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 538^th of 687 Elementary schools	39.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	564	8.9%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	490	530	8.2%
Two or More Races	16	22	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	65.4%	7%

Schools Near Muhlenberg South Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)						KSA Reading (2024)						KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Muhlenberg South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2005 US Hwy 431 S	Beechmont	42323	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 476-2204	564	35	16.0	65.4%	530 (94.0%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	24.1	541^st of 685 public elementary schools	21.0%		24.2	538^th of 687 public elementary schools	21.7%	3	26.0	42.0	20.0				20.0	50.0	25.0				26.0		17.0		33.0		44.0		$16,484	$2,653	$507	$3,039	$12,673	$2,652	$15,326
Longest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 N Main St	Greenville	42345	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 338-2842	384	26	14.7	64.1%	351 (91.4%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	32.4	475^th of 685 public elementary schools	30.7%		27.9	514^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.2%	39	33.0	30.0	41.0				52.0	36.0	37.0						39.0		29.0		31.0		$15,879	$2,396	$556	$2,830	$12,086	$2,646	$14,731
Greenville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Main Cross	Greenville	42345	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 338-4830	577	37	15.5	62.9%	508 (88.0%)	25 (4.3%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	44.9	371^st of 685 public elementary schools	45.8%		56.5	273^rd of 687 public elementary schools	60.3%	98	42.0	43.0	34.0				37.0	51.0	46.0				29.0		42.0		42.0		51.0		$16,192	$1,986	$478	$2,343	$12,505	$2,513	$15,018
Central City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 N 2nd St	Central City	42330	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 754-4474	414	27	15.2	72.7%	341 (82.4%)	12 (2.9%)	26 (6.3%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.8%)	21.5	563^rd of 685 public elementary schools	17.8%		26.2	525^th of 687 public elementary schools	23.6%	38	50.0	15.0					38.0	27.0	34.0				18.0				32.0		15.0		$16,484	$4,265	$508	$4,649	$12,733	$2,836	$15,569
Western Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4008 St Rt 85 E	Centertown	42328	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-7643	261	20	12.9	77.8%	242 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	58.8	265^th of 685 public elementary schools	61.3%		24.8	534^th of 687 public elementary schools	22.3%	269	26.0	66.0	56.0	53.0			32.0	55.0	50.0	73.0			28.0		35.0		50.0		59.0		$15,975	$2,733	$510	$3,243	$8,137	$1,885	$10,021
Lewisburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	750 Stacker St	Lewisburg	42256	Logan County	Logan County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 755-4823	484	32	15.1	64.0%	446 (92.1%)	4 (0.8%)	19 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	38.2	432^nd of 685 public elementary schools	36.9%		41.9	394^th of 687 public elementary schools	42.6%	38	39.0	37.0	43.0	61.0	46.0	54.0	35.0	23.0	40.0	44.0	68.0	52.0		38.0	19.0	61.0	39.0	48.0	47.0	50.0	$13,310	$1,583	$671	$2,254	$9,522	$2,455	$11,976
Bremen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Main St	Bremen	42325	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 525-6686	368	28	13.1	63.9%	341 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	50.9	332^nd of 685 public elementary schools	51.5%		55.7	281^st of 687 public elementary schools	59.1%	51	50.0	40.0	31.0				58.0	66.0	47.0				38.0		20.0		37.0		51.0		$17,364	$4,511	$555	$4,945	$13,153	$3,056	$16,209
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3836 US Hwy 231 S	Beaver Dam	42320	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-3462	286	20	14.1	60.1%	258 (90.2%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	61.7	237^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.4%		68.9	164^th of 687 public elementary schools	76.1%	73	52.0	56.0	29.0	74.0			42.0	56.0	49.0	76.0			47.0		34.0		29.0		63.0		$15,361	$1,641	$591	$2,231	$8,577	$1,821	$10,397
Beaver Dam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	183 US Hwy 62 E	Beaver Dam	42320	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-4478	537	36	14.9	66.3%	392 (73.0%)	6 (1.1%)	126 (23.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	54.3	301^st of 685 public elementary schools	56.1%		48	354^th of 687 public elementary schools	48.5%	53	41.0	44.0	34.0	43.0			49.0	59.0	49.0	65.0			39.0		20.0		49.0		55.0		$16,067	$2,219	$474	$2,693	$9,170	$1,590	$10,758
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	640 Main St	Sacramento	42372	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 736-2343	121	9	13.4	69.4%	113 (93.4%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	47.8	344^th of 685 public elementary schools	49.8%		38	432^nd of 687 public elementary schools	37.1%	88	47.0	47.0	50.0				47.0	35.0	39.0						44.0		33.0		50.0		$16,004	$1,759	$421	$2,180	$9,713	$2,757	$12,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Muhlenberg South Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Muhlenberg South Elementary?

Students at Muhlenberg South Elementary are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Muhlenberg South Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Muhlenberg South Elementary.

Is Muhlenberg South Elementary a good school?

Muhlenberg South Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Kentucky elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Muhlenberg South Elementary attend?

Students who attend Muhlenberg South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Muhlenberg South Middle School
High : Muhlenberg County High School

What district is Muhlenberg South Elementary in?

Muhlenberg County

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