McDaniel Learning Center

Summary:

McDaniel Learning Center is a public high school located in London, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 46 students. It is part of the Laurel County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals that McDaniel Learning Center is significantly underperforming compared to its peers, both within the Laurel County district and across the state of Kentucky. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky high schools, with 0-1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars over the past several years, indicating low academic performance. Additionally, McDaniel Learning Center has reported a 0.0% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is alarmingly low and suggests major challenges in student retention and success. Across various standardized tests, McDaniel students perform significantly worse than their peers in the Laurel County district and the state of Kentucky, with only 9% of students proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 49% in the district and 44% statewide.

The combination of a small school size, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and consistently low academic performance suggests that McDaniel Learning Center may be facing significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and support for its student population. The school's proximity to higher-performing schools in the same district, such as North Laurel High School and South Laurel High School, also raises questions about the equity of educational opportunities within the Laurel County school system. Immediate and targeted interventions, such as increased funding, specialized academic support, and community partnerships, may be necessary to help McDaniel Learning Center improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 275 South Laurel Rd.
       London, KY  40744


(606) 862-4781

District: Laurel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McDaniel Learning Center ranks worse than 97.2% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Laurel County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McDaniel Learning Center 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 McDaniel Learning Center has the largest high school student body size in the Laurel County School District.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDaniel Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks McDaniel Learning Center 282nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See McDaniel Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Laurel County:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel County 14th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDaniel Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at McDaniel Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 16.73 238th 291 18.2%
2014 38.19 195th 290 32.8%
2016 4.01 265th 288 8.0%
2017 10.01 241st 287 16.0%
2018 2.58 268th 271 1.1%
2019 3.26 275th 285 3.5%
2021 8.63 248th 267 7.1%
2022 5.31 254th 271 6.3%
2023 8.22 249th 276 9.8%
2024 3.64 282nd 290 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McDaniel Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.89 223rd 226 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDaniel Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.79 245th 266 7.9%
2023 13.36 238th 272 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McDaniel Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.05 227th 259 12.4%
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Rank History for White students at McDaniel Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 3.98 199th 203 2.0%
2022 3.56 251st 260 3.5%
2023 5.86 250th 264 5.3%
2024 1.75 272nd 273 0.4%
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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.

McDaniel Learning Center Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McDaniel Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2011 54 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 55
2012 55 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 57
2013 48 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 49
2014 44 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 46
2015 54 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 55
2016 53 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 55
2017 51 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 54
2018 46 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 51
2019 56 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 60
2020 72 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 79
2021 77 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
2022 58 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 60
2023 45 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 46

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 McDaniel Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 50 3.0 16.6 76
2011 55 4.0 13.7 63.6
2012 57 4.0 14.2 63.2
2013 49 4.0 12.2 67.3
2014 46 5.0 9.2 80.4
2015 55 4.0 13.7 74.5
2016 55 4.0 13.7 83.6
2017 54 4.0 13.5 79.6
2018 51 3.0 17.0 84.3
2019 60 4.0 15.0 83.3
2020 79 4.0 19.7 69.6
2021 80 4.0 20.0 87.5
2022 60 3.0 20.0 78.3
2023 46 3.0 15.3 93.5

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 McDaniel Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 50 3.0 16.6 76
2011 55 4.0 13.7 63.6
2012 57 4.0 14.2 63.2
2013 49 4.0 12.2 67.3
2014 46 5.0 9.2 80.4
2015 55 4.0 13.7 74.5
2016 55 4.0 13.7 83.6
2017 54 4.0 13.5 79.6
2018 51 3.0 17.0 84.3
2019 60 4.0 15.0 83.3
2020 79 4.0 19.7 69.6
2021 80 4.0 20.0 87.5
2022 60 3.0 20.0 78.3
2023 46 3.0 15.3 93.5

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McDaniel Learning Center

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 285 High schoolsRanks 249th of 276 High schools
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6046
 23.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White5645
 19.6%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%93.5%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McDaniel Learning Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended McDaniel Learning Center.

Students at McDaniel Learning Center are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

McDaniel Learning Center ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Kentucky high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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