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A M Yealey Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 626 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 11, 2012

This is the BEST school i have ever went too. I am now at Ockerman Middle School. They are a pretty good but Yealey hits the top notch. I would recommend it the staff and students are so well.


Posted September 13, 2011

This is my child's first year and Yealey and already, this experience has been great! His school teacher this year is AWESOME! She updates us on our child's progress in a timely manner and makes us truly feel like a part of our child's learning team. As a parent, I truly believe that the Yealey Teachers and Staff have my child's best interest in mind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2010

I agree with other reviewers concerning teacher and staff apathy. Teachers seem to be only concerned with passing, not improving, problem students. We actually had teacher tell us that our daughter was "at least one I don't have to teach much" because she performs above average. I think I want teachers who are excited about teaching all students. PTA cliquey - I work a full time job, I don't have time to volunteer to do copies just so the teachers will listen to me about my child, but too many of us believe that is what it takes. The school has a raging bullying problem. Not only has my child been threatened in class that she will be harmed if she does not do others work but the teacher actually makes her assist students. Several moms all claim the same but teachers wont listen and we cant get principal
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

If you would like a school where as a parent you can be involved in your child's education, this is not the school for you. The staff talk to you however they would like and the administration does not do anything about it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2010

I also agree with the other posting. The faculty is aloud to talk to you any way they would like and if you are not apart of the clique then you are not welcomed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2010

how awsome is this school so nice to students and handles any issues with parents or children i would rate this school over ten like ten million
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

Don't like it that the principal and some teachers haven't wanted there to be alot of parent involvement. Alot of parents have pulled away from the school because of this and it is a darn shame! We are way below the other elementary schools in our area when it comes to the number of volunteers and volunteer hours. If you want to be involved with your childs school this is not the place to put your kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

We love this school and we're looking forward to putting our second child through.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

Fourth grade teaching faculty not the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2005

This will be our third year at Yealey Elementary. Yealey is by far one of the best elementary schools in Boone County! You feel the positive vibes as soon as you walk into the school. The principal is great! She does her best to get to know each parent and student. The teachers are highly skilled and take their jobs very seriously. We have many, many parents that are extremely involved and volunteer continuously! The best part is the teachers and the parents work together as a team to help our students achieve! You just can't find a better school - Yealey rocks!!!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
70%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

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Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 83%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Black 3% 11%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: (859) 282-3333

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