Muhlenberg County Schools report statewide assessment gains; high school moves to 'green' and graduation rate jumps

Stacy Jones, presenting district assessment results, told the Muhlenberg County Board of Education that the district’s Kentucky summative assessment data show notable gains this year, including a stronger graduation‑rate indicator at the high school level.

“This is our third year of having change included in the system,” Jones said, explaining that the state’s color ratings combine a school’s current status with year‑over‑year change. Jones highlighted that the district’s high‑school indicators moved to green and that the high‑school graduation indicator rose from 90.5 last year to 98.2 this year.

Jones reviewed individual school accomplishments: Bremen Elementary improved two color ratings and reached green on quality of school climate and safety; Greenville Elementary’s science index rose by nine points; Muhlenberg South Elementary increased across multiple categories. Jones also noted ranking context: the district ranks 44 out of 179 districts overall and the high school building is ranked 64 out of 228 high schools in the state dashboard.

Superintendent Moore praised staff and students for the progress and said the district is awaiting additional reporting updates from the state Office of Assessment and Accountability that may give a more complete picture of day‑to‑day student performance.

The assessment presentation was descriptive; no board action was required. Board members complimented school staff on the gains and asked staff to continue monitoring results as the state refines the new science assessment and reporting.