Augusta Independent School

Summary:

Augusta Independent School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Augusta, Kentucky, with an enrollment of 317 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4. While the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 89.5%, it generally underperforms the state average on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels.

One key differentiator is the school's test scores, with only 19% of 10th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rates are lower than the state in most grades. Additionally, Augusta Independent has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.21% to 63.75% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. However, the school spends more per student than the state average, with $14,473 and $17,185 spent per student in the 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 school years, respectively.

When compared to the nearest comparable school, Robertson County School, located about 17 miles away, the data suggests that while both schools have a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Robertson County School's test scores are generally higher, particularly in reading proficiency. This comparison highlights the unique challenges faced by Augusta Independent and the potential areas for improvement, such as increasing proficiency in mathematics and reading across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 207 Bracken St
       Augusta, KY  41002


(606) 756-2105

District: Augusta Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 685 Kentucky Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,193 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Augusta Independent School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Augusta Independent School ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Augusta Independent School ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Augusta Independent School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Augusta Independent School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Augusta Independent School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Augusta Independent School is $15,193.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Augusta Independent School:

SchoolDigger ranks Augusta Independent School 512th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Augusta Independent School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Augusta Independent School 222nd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Augusta Independent School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Augusta Independent School 177th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Augusta Independent School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Augusta Independent School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 45.33 359th 638 43.7%
2008 74.31 139th 651 78.6%
2009 92.10 21st 658 96.8%
2010 46.65 409th 683 40.1%
2011 79.62 99th 688 85.6%
2012 22.40 614th 713 13.9%
2013 32.93 541st 719 24.8%
2014 33.54 524th 705 25.7%
2015 24.51 586th 698 16.0%
2016 42.65 421st 690 39.0%
2017 34.79 500th 694 28.0%
2018 35.45 491st 691 28.9%
2019 29.34 558th 700 20.3%
2022 20.80 573rd 684 16.2%
2023 21.40 559th 687 18.6%
2024 28.53 512th 685 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.88 470th 661 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 422nd 631 33.1%
2019 24.12 560th 664 15.7%
2022 43.86 369th 667 44.7%
2023 23.50 550th 670 17.9%
2024 46.51 339th 665 49.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 305th 663 54.0%
2023 19.16 557th 639 12.8%
2024 12.71 592nd 644 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 510th 665 23.3%
2019 30.33 527th 676 22.0%
2022 22.91 531st 657 19.2%
2023 39.13 406th 652 37.7%
2024 50.62 304th 652 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 437th 593 26.3%
2022 14.92 604th 656 7.9%
2023 16.81 587th 658 10.8%
2024 22.46 546th 659 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.53 224th 284 21.1%
2008 35.93 195th 287 32.1%
2009 27.28 230th 289 20.4%
2010 27.02 239th 299 20.1%
2011 28.02 242nd 304 20.4%
2012 27.57 265th 319 16.9%
2013 29.85 269th 335 19.7%
2014 39.12 221st 335 34.0%
2015 40.02 220th 337 34.7%
2016 34.34 242nd 331 26.9%
2017 17.50 296th 330 10.3%
2018 18.22 288th 322 10.6%
2019 11.62 306th 335 8.7%
2021 31.21 197th 282 30.1%
2022 37.56 202nd 320 36.9%
2023 23.47 258th 327 21.1%
2024 33.57 222nd 324 31.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.35 287th 294 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.76 243rd 285 14.7%
2019 28.06 242nd 303 20.1%
2022 34.68 211th 310 31.9%
2024 49.20 137th 311 55.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 247th 290 14.8%
2019 9.81 284th 299 5.0%
2022 30.16 222nd 299 25.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.16 280th 293 4.4%
2019 13.05 284th 303 6.3%
2022 23.02 248th 304 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.98 238th 253 5.9%
2022 27.73 236th 314 24.8%
2023 21.03 267th 320 16.6%
2024 35.66 201st 316 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 36.62 143rd 217 34.1%
2008 35.73 148th 217 31.8%
2009 55.57 85th 217 60.8%
2010 58.87 76th 223 65.9%
2011 31.97 169th 226 25.2%
2012 45.84 117th 229 48.9%
2013 43.70 182nd 291 37.5%
2014 52.94 146th 290 49.7%
2015 42.13 189th 295 35.9%
2016 46.24 186th 288 35.4%
2017 76.56 44th 287 84.7%
2018 59.58 93rd 271 65.7%
2019 36.28 182nd 285 36.1%
2021 19.78 224th 267 16.1%
2022 21.78 218th 271 19.6%
2023 22.78 216th 276 21.7%
2024 39.83 177th 290 39.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.76 125th 254 50.8%
2021 14.44 220th 234 6.0%
2022 14.59 233rd 266 12.4%
2023 33.30 194th 272 28.7%
2024 48.35 135th 274 50.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.11 197th 249 20.9%
2021 22.86 196th 236 16.9%
2022 12.20 226th 252 10.3%
2024 25.23 205th 261 21.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.79 139th 251 44.6%
2021 19.58 208th 238 12.6%
2022 34.89 167th 257 35.0%
2023 28.78 181st 259 30.1%
2024 58.03 96th 262 63.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Augusta Independent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.44 159th 219 27.4%
2021 13.58 185th 203 8.9%
2022 19.54 222nd 260 14.6%
2023 18.63 224th 264 15.2%
2024 30.38 192nd 273 29.7%
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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.

Augusta Independent School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Augusta Independent School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 262 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 280 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 275 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 278 11 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 303 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 317
2010 290 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 306
2011 267 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 283
2012 290 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 304
2013 285 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 296
2014 299 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 308
2015 275 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 284
2016 266 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 273
2017 277 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 286
2018 284 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 293
2019 278 5 0 5 0 0 1 0 289
2020 285 2 0 6 0 0 6 0 299
2021 287 3 0 10 1 0 5 0 306
2022 302 5 0 7 1 0 5 0 320
2023 297 4 0 7 1 0 8 0 317
2024 299 6 0 7 1 0 7 0 320

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Augusta Independent School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 274 23.4 11.7 n/a
2006 292 23.0 12.7 67.5
2007 287 23.0 12.5 62
2008 291 23.0 12.7 56.7
2009 317 22.0 14.4 62.9
2010 306 23.5 13.0 64.9
2011 283 23.0 12.3 68.9
2012 304 21.0 14.4 70.4
2013 296 22.0 13.4 72.3
2014 308 22.0 14.0 64.9
2015 284 21.0 13.5 69
2016 273 21.0 13.0 68.1
2017 286 20.1 14.1 67.5
2018 293 21.3 13.6 67.6
2019 289 21.5 13.4 62.6
2020 299 21.4 13.9 60.5
2021 306 21.5 14.2 56.2
2022 320 23.0 13.9 63.8
2023 317 23.5 13.4 61.5
2024 320 22.5 14.1 68.8

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 Augusta Independent School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 274 23.4 11.7 n/a
2006 292 23.0 12.7 67.5
2007 287 23.0 12.5 62
2008 291 23.0 12.7 56.7
2009 317 22.0 14.4 62.9
2010 306 23.5 13.0 64.9
2011 283 23.0 12.3 68.9
2012 304 21.0 14.4 70.4
2013 296 22.0 13.4 72.3
2014 308 22.0 14.0 64.9
2015 284 21.0 13.5 69
2016 273 21.0 13.0 68.1
2017 286 20.1 14.1 67.5
2018 293 21.3 13.6 67.6
2019 289 21.5 13.4 62.6
2020 299 21.4 13.9 60.5
2021 306 21.5 14.2 56.2
2022 320 23.0 13.9 63.8
2023 317 23.5 13.4 61.5
2024 320 22.5 14.1 68.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Augusta Independent School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $592 (4.5%) $64 (0.5%) $656 (5.0%) $8,822 (66.9%) $2,017 (15.3%) $10,839 (82.2%) $13,185
2019 $961 (6.6%) $151 (1.0%) $1,112 (7.7%) $9,194 (63.5%) $2,414 (16.7%) $11,608 (80.2%) $14,473
2020 $954 (6.4%) $159 (1.1%) $1,113 (7.4%) $9,344 (62.4%) $2,783 (18.6%) $12,217 (81.6%) $14,970
2021 $1,057 (7.3%) $535 (3.7%) $1,592 (11.0%) $9,088 (62.9%) $2,289 (15.8%) $11,377 (78.7%) $14,457
2022 $1,712 (11.3%) $501 (3.3%) $2,213 (14.6%) $8,833 (58.1%) $2,671 (17.6%) $11,504 (75.7%) $15,193

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Augusta Independent School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 558th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 559th of 687 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 306th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 258th of 327 Middle schools
 12.4%
Ranks 182nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 216th of 276 High schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Augusta Independent School)39.110
 29.1%
   11th Grade English (Augusta Independent)39.110
 29.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Augusta Independent School)30.410
 20.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Augusta Independent)30.410
 20.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Augusta Independent School)26.120
 6.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Augusta Independent)26.120
 6.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students289317
 9.7%
African American54
 20%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White278297
 6.8%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%61.5%
 1.1%


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Students at Augusta Independent School are 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Augusta Independent School.

Augusta Independent School ranks 512th of 685 Kentucky alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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