Crittenden County Schools defines its core value of excellence as being better tomorrow than we are today. Certainly, that core value was evident when Kentucky  Summative Assessment scores were received earlier this fall. The district’s middle and high schools achieved a notable green ranking, while the elementary school showed growth, moving up a level on the state’s accountability system.

With success in science leading the way, Crittenden County Elementary School moved from last year’s orange rank to a yellow. Principal Laurie Holcomb said the school’s reduction of novice in both science and reading were of particular importance. The number of proficient and distinguished learners in science increased, while reading scores held consistent from last year’s.

The middle school showed gains in proficient and distinguished levels of reading, as well as a reduction in its novice population of readers. On-Demand Writing scores were above the state average at 52% proficient/distinguished, an increase from the previous year’s result. Additionally, the school moved from a yellow rating on its climate and safety scores to a green. 

At the high school, significant improvement was made in four out of five tested areas, with the greatest gains realized in math. In fact, the school’s combined reading and math score transitioned from green last year to blue (the highest level of performance). Principal Josh Cook credited a united effort for the school’s success.

"The results are a true testament to the united teamwork here at CCHS,” said Cook. “This wasn’t just a math department or a science department initiative," he continued, “it was a whole-school approach to prepare our students for success not only in school, but also for what comes next.”

Superintendent Tonya Driver says she is excited about the district’s improvement and continued growth and expects more positive results in the future. 

“This is a time to celebrate our academic successes with all stakeholders,” she said, “and to use this data to identify opportunities where we can become even better. Our vision is to launch students to personal success in an ever-evolving world, and these results show us that the hard work and effort put forth by our staff, families, and especially, our students, is helping us achieve that.”