MC Academy

Summary:

MC Academy is a public virtual high school located in Benton, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MC Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking of 256 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating poor academic performance. MC Academy's test scores are significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with only 18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English and just 3% proficient or better in ACT Mathematics. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.5% is also lower than the 94.3% rate at the nearby Marshall County High School.

Compared to the nearby Marshall County High School, which is also part of the Marshall County School District, MC Academy performs significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. This suggests that the challenges faced by MC Academy are not solely due to the district's overall performance, but rather specific to the school itself. Additionally, MC Academy has a high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 32.1 to 77.5 over the past few years, which may contribute to the school's poor academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025

(270) 527-8628

District: Marshall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 32.1

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MC Academy ranks worse than 88.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MC Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MC Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks MC Academy 256^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See MC Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Marshall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County 89^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for MC Academy

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Rank History for all students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	16.91	227^th	285	20.4%
2022	7.27	243^rd	271	10.3%
2023	8.76	247^th	276	10.5%
2024	8.81	256^th	290	11.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.81	204^th	226	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	12.45	224^th	254	11.8%
2022	8.08	248^th	266	6.8%
2023	9.48	253^rd	272	7.0%
2024	15.46	238^th	274	13.1%

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Rank History for Female students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	15.55	215^th	249	13.7%
2022	15.58	220^th	252	12.7%
2023	11.86	230^th	253	9.1%
2024	4.21	249^th	261	4.6%

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Rank History for Male students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	9.63	228^th	251	9.2%
2022	3.87	248^th	257	3.5%
2023	4.51	248^th	259	4.2%
2024	11.24	232^nd	262	11.5%

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Rank History for White students at MC Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	5.42	246^th	260	5.4%
2023	5.01	252^nd	264	4.5%
2024	5.58	256^th	273	6.2%

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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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Enrollment information for MC Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	61	1	0	6	0	2	70
2020	102	1	1	7	1	1	113
2021	58	0	0	4	1	2	65
2022	142	1	0	4	0	8	155
2023	110	1	1	3	0	3	118

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 MC Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	70	1.0	70.0	58.6
2020	113	1.0	113.0	47.8
2021	65	1.0	65.0	53.8
2022	155	2.0	77.5	68.4
2023	118	3.6	32.1	66.9

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 MC Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	70	1.0	70.0	58.6
2020	113	1.0	113.0	47.8
2021	65	1.0	65.0	53.8
2022	155	2.0	77.5	68.4
2023	118	3.6	32.1	66.9

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 MC Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 247^th of 276 High schools	9.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	70	118	68.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	110	80.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	66.9%	8.4%

Schools Near MC Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th 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
MC Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	397 High School Road	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 527-8628	118	4	32.1	66.9%	110 (93.2%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	8.8	256^th of 290 public high schools	11.7%		8.8	247^th of 276 public high schools	10.5%	9						18.0	3.0	13.0
Marshall County Technical Center	Public	9-12	341 High School Rd	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	No	(270) 527-8648	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marshall County High School	Public	9-12	416 High School Rd	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	No	(270) 527-1453	1,256	67	18.6	42.8%	1,179 (93.9%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (2.9%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.8%)	48.1	145^th of 290 public high schools	50.0%		36.7	175^th of 276 public high schools	36.6%	30	29.0	34.0	33.0	29.0	47.0	55.0	30.0	48.0	$15,121	$762	$740	$1,502	$9,996	$2,189	$12,418
Livingston Central High School	Public	9-12	750 Us 60 W	Smithland	42081	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 928-2065	329	23	14.1	47.1%	296 (90.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	75.5	47^th of 290 public high schools	83.8%		50.2	124^th of 276 public high schools	55.1%	77	48.0	59.0	55.0	50.0	61.0	49.0	23.0	45.0	$18,068	$1,471	$1,774	$3,244	$10,769	$2,853	$13,622
Lyon County High School	Public	9-12	209 Fairview Ave	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(270) 388-9715	298	16	18.2	45.6%	266 (89.3%)	9 (3.0%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	67.5	81^st of 290 public high schools	72.1%		74.1	43^rd of 276 public high schools	84.4%	38	40.0	45.0	62.0	52.0	54.0	39.0	33.0	39.0	$14,147	$397	$1,089	$1,486	$9,712	$2,949	$12,661
Paducah Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	500 South 25th Street	Paducah	42003	McCracken County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 443-6592	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paducah Tilghman High School	Public	9-12	2400 Washington St	Paducah	42003	McCracken County	Paducah Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 444-5650	878	58	15.1	63.8%	368 (41.9%)	336 (38.3%)	61 (6.9%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (11.8%)	31.7	199^th of 290 public high schools	31.4%		46.3	146^th of 276 public high schools	47.1%	53	23.0	40.0	28.0	31.0	39.0	32.0	20.0	35.0	$32,276	$1,837	$1,838	$3,368	$20,311	$5,164	$25,742

Frequently Asked Questions about MC Academy

What district is MC Academy in?

Marshall County

Is MC Academy a good school?

MC Academy ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Kentucky high schools.

What is the racial makeup of MC Academy?

Students at MC Academy are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend MC Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended MC Academy.

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