The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Science. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Reidland Elementary School
Reidland Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through third grade in the McCracken County school district, located in the Paducah area. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and is not designated as a Title I school according to available data.
The student body is diverse in its economic makeup. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, though the share is high enough that a parent may want to confirm current Title I status with the school or district, since that status did not appear in the data. Racially, the student population is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students, along with a very small Asian population. The school enrolls about 560 children across its five grade levels.
On state assessments for the most recent school year, third graders at Reidland showed performance that positions the school well above the midpoint among districts in McCracken County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The proficiency rate in math for third grade was above average, and the rate in English language arts was similarly strong. Because the school only goes through third grade, results for science, social studies, and writing, which are typically tested in later elementary grades, are not available from recent years. A parent interested in how the school's students perform in later grades would need to look at the elementary school that serves grades four and five in this feeder pattern.
The school's grade band means there is no graduation rate to report. Program data was not available in the records reviewed, so it is unclear what enrichment or support offerings such as art, music, physical education, or intervention services look like at Reidland. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these.
The surrounding community of Paducah has a character that blends river and rail heritage with a growing cultural and arts scene. The downtown historic district, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, supports pedestrian-scale activity with the National Quilt Museum and the floodwall murals. Civic and cultural anchors are downtown, while the school itself is located on the southern edge of the city along a main thoroughfare. The city's population has grown modestly. Major employers are in healthcare, education, and retail, which provide a steady employment base.
Housing in the area around the school is priced below the state median, and rents are moderate relative to incomes, suggesting that homeownership is accessible for many families. The area has seen some industrial development at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site, which may influence long-term economic trends.
The McCracken County district did not have any recent parent-relevant changes publicly reported, so there is no information to share on boundary changes, new programs, or policy shifts.
For a family considering Reidland Elementary, the school offers strong early elementary academic results compared to other schools in the county. The student body includes many children from low-income households, though the school does not carry a Title I label according to available data. The early-grade-only structure means children will transition to another school after third grade, so a parent will want to learn about the quality and culture of the receiving school. The community itself provides a stable, mid-sized city environment with cultural amenities and a reasonable cost of living.
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