How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ascension Academy | Shelby County East Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelbyville, KY | Shelbyville, KY |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 32 | 505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ascension Academy | Shelby County East Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,516 | $16,516 |
| District | Shelby County | Shelby County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ascension Academy | Shelby County East Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 70.3% |
| African American | 18.8% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ascension Academy | Shelby County East Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 505:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.1% | 15.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.