The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Social studies. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mayfield Elementary School
Mayfield Elementary School serves the students of Mayfield, Kentucky, from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is a regular public school within the Mayfield Independent district. The school’s campus is set apart from the city’s downtown commercial core, reflecting a typical arrangement for the district, where schools operate on separate sites rather than in the center of town.
The student body is large for an elementary school and is notably diverse for a rural Kentucky setting. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, a profile that is consistent with the community’s economic makeup. The student population is slightly majority white, followed by a significant Hispanic representation, then students who identify as two or more races and Black students, with small numbers of Asian and American Indian students.
On the most recent Kentucky Summative Assessments, overall performance was mixed and fell near the midpoint when measured across all tested subjects and grades, placing the school above the midpoint among districts in Graves County. In reading, the third-grade cohort showed a stronger outcome, with a majority of students scoring at the proficient level or above. By fourth grade, that share was lower, with fewer than half reaching proficiency. In math, results were more consistent across the two tested grades, with roughly two in five students in both third and fourth grades scoring proficient or above. Science results in fourth grade were lower, with about a third of students meeting the proficiency bar. Social studies data is from an earlier testing cycle and a different assessment, so it does not offer a direct comparison. A parent may want to ask the school about support for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks, particularly in fourth-grade reading and in science.
The school serves a community that has faced considerable hardship. Mayfield is a small city and the Graves County seat, with a historic manufacturing and tobacco-market economy. In December 2021, an EF4 tornado devastated much of the downtown area, leveling the commercial core and severely damaging the Graves County Courthouse, which was later demolished. The city remains in a recovery and rebuilding phase. The population has been slowly declining over recent decades. The housing market in the area is relatively affordable, with home values below the state average. Unemployment is consistent with the national rate.
Information on several areas that parents often consider is absent from the available data. There is no reported data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios. We looked for the district’s recent strategic priorities or changes but found no substantive information to include. These gaps mean that a family may want to contact the school directly to understand classroom conditions, student engagement, and any initiatives underway. As an elementary-only school, Mayfield does not produce a graduation rate, which is a metric that applies only to high schools.
For a family considering Mayfield Elementary, the academic picture is one of a school with some bright spots in early reading and a student body with significant economic diversity. The community context is shaped by a recent natural disaster and ongoing recovery, which may influence the school environment and how families experience daily life there. The school’s size and diversity may appeal to those looking for a student body that reflects a broader racial and ethnic mix than is common in the region. A parent would be well served to visit, ask about academic supports, and learn directly about the school’s post-tornado experience and any changes in its programming.
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