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McCracken Open Campus School

Summary:

McCracken Open Campus School is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in West Paducah, Kentucky, which is part of the McCracken County School District. While the district is ranked 20th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, McCracken Open Campus School faces significant challenges in serving its student population.

The school's graduation rate of 79.1% is significantly higher than the McCracken County average of 60% and the state average of 44%. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, is much lower than the county and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 60% in the county and 44% in the state. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 44% in the county and 30% in the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74% to 77.36% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the 11.43% rate at the nearby McCracken Regional School.

The data suggests that McCracken Open Campus School is facing significant challenges in serving its student population and providing a high-quality education. The school's low academic performance, high free and reduced lunch rates, and fluctuating student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 16.6 to 56, suggest that the school may be struggling to meet the needs of its students. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring that its students have the best possible opportunities for success.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 4336 Metropolis Lake Road
       West Paducah, KY  42086

(270) 538-4000

District: McCracken County

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  63.0 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
African American:
12.7%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCracken Open Campus School ranks worse than 94.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCracken Open Campus 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 (68.3%), African American (12.7%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCracken Open Campus School is 63. (See more...)
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Compare McCracken Open Campus School employs 1 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McCracken Open Campus School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McCracken Open Campus School 273rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See McCracken Open Campus School in the ranking list.)

McCracken County:

SchoolDigger ranks McCracken County 20th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCracken Open Campus School

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Rank History for all students at McCracken Open Campus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 4.30 266th 290 8.3%
2016 4.07 264th 288 8.3%
2017 4.94 258th 287 10.1%
2019 2.88 281st 285 1.4%
2021 12.24 239th 267 10.5%
2023 10.47 242nd 276 12.3%
2024 5.67 273rd 290 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCracken Open Campus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.94 252nd 254 0.8%
2023 7.32 257th 272 5.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McCracken Open Campus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.20 249th 249 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McCracken Open Campus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.98 251st 251 0.0%
2023 4.51 248th 259 4.2%
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Rank History for White students at McCracken Open Campus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.10 247th 264 6.4%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McCracken Open Campus School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 56 4 0 1 0 1 1 0 63
2015 48 7 0 1 0 1 3 0 60
2016 75 4 0 1 1 0 6 0 87
2017 42 8 0 4 0 0 2 0 56
2018 54 9 0 3 0 0 3 0 69
2019 52 5 0 3 0 0 6 0 66
2020 97 12 0 4 1 0 5 0 119
2021 39 8 0 2 0 0 1 0 50
2022 35 9 0 1 0 0 8 0 53
2023 45 3 1 3 1 0 3 0 56
2024 43 8 0 6 2 0 4 0 63

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 McCracken Open Campus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2014 63 5.0 12.6 84.1
2015 60 2.0 30.0 78.3
2016 87 3.0 29.0 65.5
2017 56 2.0 28.0 62.5
2018 69 3.0 23.0 110.1
2019 66 3.0 22.0 69.7
2020 119 3.0 39.6 57.1
2021 50 3.0 16.6 74
2022 53 3.0 17.6 77.4
2023 56 1.0 56.0 76.8
2024 63 1.0 63.0 87.3

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 McCracken Open Campus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2014 63 5.0 12.6 84.1
2015 60 2.0 30.0 78.3
2016 87 3.0 29.0 65.5
2017 56 2.0 28.0 62.5
2018 69 3.0 23.0 110.1
2019 66 3.0 22.0 69.7
2020 119 3.0 39.6 57.1
2021 50 3.0 16.6 74
2022 53 3.0 17.6 77.4
2023 56 1.0 56.0 76.8
2024 63 1.0 63.0 87.3

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 McCracken Open Campus 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 281st of 285 High schoolsRanks 242nd of 276 High schools
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6656
 15.2%
African American53
 40%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White5245
 13.5%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%76.8%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McCracken Open Campus School

McCracken Open Campus School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Kentucky alternative schools.

Students at McCracken Open Campus School are 68% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 63 students attended McCracken Open Campus School.


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