Kentucky releases assessment and accountability results from 2024-25
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Education has released data from the 2024-25 Kentucky Summative Assessments.
School overall data classifies schools in the district from orange to green. According to a release on Wednesday, the annual summative assessment is designed to measure student proficiency and progress on Kentucky Academic Standards.
KSA provides assessments in reading and math, science, on-demand writing, editing and mechanics and social studies. Scores are weighted to calculate the school’s overall score.
According to the data, the Bowling Green Independent School District and Warren County Public Schools rate high at middle and high school levels and medium at the elementary level.
Bowling Green Independent School District
Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green Junior High, Pottery Gray Elementary and W.R. McNeill Elementary are all rated as green, with T.C. Cherry Elementary rated as yellow and Dishman McGinnis and Parker-Bennett-Curry rated as orange.
Superintendent Gary Fields notes that progress is evident across the district, saying, “Our teachers and students are working incredibly hard and I’m proud of the learning opportunities for students in all of our schools.”
Overall, the report states Bowling Green High School improved in all five content areas, and T.C. Cherry Elementary achieved its highest-ever scores in reading in math.
In addition, the data shows there were improvements in science, social studies and writing at Bowling Green Junior High, W.R. McNeill and Pottery Gray.
Across the Bowling Green Independent School District, English language learners are also making steady progress, with around 100 students achieving proficiency each year, according to the report.
The report also states the overall school climate and safety results are strong district-wide.
Fields sad, “Specifically, Parker-Bennett-Curry and Dishman McGinnis Elementary Schools have the highest school climate and safety survey responses in the district. Students feel safe, loved, and are having their needs met. However, with significant challenges of poverty, language acquisition and issues like high student transiency, we must continue our focus on teaching and learning.”
Warren County Public Schools
In the WCPS district, Greenwood High School, Drakes Creek Middle School, Cumberland Trace Elementary, Briarwood Elementary and Richpond Elementary are among those with a high rating.
Across WCPS, the district says students and staff “are celebrating improvements in the overall scores at the elementary, middle and high school levels, including a nearly 10% increase at the high school level.”
WCPS states the data shows its graduation rate has increased to 97.7% in the 2024-25 school year, up from 96.9% in the 2023-24 school year. Meanwhile, the data shows WCPS’ postsecondary readiness score for WCPS high school seniors rose from 89.2% to 95.8%, placing it in the “very high” category.
“As we analyze this year’s state assessment outcomes, I am exceptionally proud of the progress shown by our students and educators,” states Rob Clayton, superintendent of Warren County Public Schools. “The advancements in academic achievement in reading, math, and science, increased graduation rates, and significant growth in college and career readiness highlight the remarkable dedication and effort of both our students and staff. These results transcend mere numbers and labels; they represent our commitment to continuous improvement and expanding opportunities for all students. We will continue to build on this success, ensuring every student is equipped with the vital skills and knowledge necessary to succeed beyond high school and positively contribute to their chosen profession and the broader community.”
To view the BGISD’s results, click here. To view Warren County Public Schools’ results, click here. To search for results by school or district, click here.
