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Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)

519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Florence Crittenton School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
<50%
42%
(12-13)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
35%
11%
White
53%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Florence Crittenton School?
17 students attend Florence Crittenton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Florence Crittenton School students are White, 35% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Crittenton School?
Florence Crittenton School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florence Crittenton School offer ?
Florence Crittenton School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Florence Crittenton School part of?
Florence Crittenton School is part of Fayette County School District.

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