Edmonson County Schools 2024 Assessment Results Released

Local Schools At or Above State Levels in Several Categories

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released assessment results for the 2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment on October 3, 2024. Carol Stice, District Assessment Coordinator for Edmonson County Schools, explained, “This year’s data release is based on the same accountability model we saw last year. We continue to see a color-coded rating system that ranges from red (very low) to blue (very high), and a “change” score that looks at each indicator score and whether it increased or decreased from the year before. That change number is either added to or subtracted from the current year’s score (status) to give the overall indicator score.”

Elementary and middle schools were scored in the areas of Reading and Math (grades 3-8), Science (grades 4, 7), Social Studies and Writing (grades 5, 8), and Quality of School Climate and Safety (grades 3-8). High schools were scored in the areas of Reading and Math (grade 10), Science, Social Studies, and Writing (grade 11), Quality of School Climate and Safety (grades 10 and 11), Post-Secondary Readiness (grade 12), and Graduation Rate. Schools and districts were also scored on English Language Proficiency, however, the ECSD does not have a high enough student population for public reporting.

The tables below show each school’s results for each indicator and their overall scores and rank. Scores are listed for all students that were accountable to the school.

Brian Alexander, Superintendent of Edmonson County Schools, said, “Overall we are pleased with the test scores we received from the state. Three of our five schools are High Performing Schools, with the other two in the Medium category. One of our schools in the medium category missed being a High Performing School by 0.3 points. Edmonson County School District had no school classified as low-performing. We are happy to report that we saw growth across our district and we will continue to work to improve instruction and learning in Edmonson County Schools. Our teachers and students worked very hard to see all of this come to pass and we are very happy with the performance of our students.”

Mr. Alexander also explained that while there were many positives to be found in the data, plans are already being developed to improve accountability across the district. “We have had these scores for a couple of weeks, and we have met with administrators across the district. Every school has a plan in place specific to their scores to improve instruction and learning. Although there is discussion concerning a new accountability system in the state of Kentucky, I think Edmonson County Schools will continue to perform well because we are focusing on the individual student’s needs. Our Board, our Central Office and school administration, and our teachers and staff are all committed to continuing to make Edmonson County Schools a great place to learn. While we have work ahead of us, Edmonson County has a lot to be proud of. We want to thank all of the community stakeholders that make an effort day in and day out to support our schools and make each of our schools a great place to learn. When kids and staff know they are valued on a daily basis it shows up in test results.”

For more detailed information on the release of state assessment results, you may access the Kentucky School Report Card. Individual student reports will now begin being sent home.