The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary School is a regular public school in Georgetown, Kentucky, serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Scott County district. The school sits in a community that has transformed dramatically over the past four decades, driven by the arrival of Toyota’s first wholly owned U.S. auto plant, which opened in the mid-1980s. Georgetown has roughly tripled in population since then, and the district has responded by opening new schools and expanding existing ones. The city blends a historic downtown core, anchored by Georgetown College, with auto-industry manufacturing and supplier facilities that dominate the local economy. Outlying residential areas are auto-dependent, and the school itself is located on Newtown Road, outside the walkable downtown.
Eastern Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade and enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school in a middle range for economic need. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet.
On the Kentucky Summative Assessment, Eastern Elementary’s results show a mixed picture across subjects and grade levels. In reading, the school’s proficiency rates are solid, with a majority of students meeting the state’s proficiency benchmark in each tested grade. The strongest reading performance came in fifth grade, where a clear majority of students scored proficient or above. Math results are more uneven. Third and fifth graders posted proficiency rates that are solid, but fourth-grade math lagged behind, with fewer than half of students reaching the proficient level. In science, which is tested in fourth grade, proficiency was below half. Social studies, tested in fifth grade, also fell below half. These results suggest that while reading is a relative strength, math and the content-area subjects of science and social studies present more challenge for the school. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students in those areas, particularly in fourth-grade math.
The student body is large for an elementary school, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across grades kindergarten through five. The school is not a Title I school, and the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is modest. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent should ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
Georgetown’s housing market reflects the area’s sustained growth. Home values in the school’s ZIP code are above the state median and close to the national median, and they have been rising. Rents are also above the state average. The combination of a strong manufacturing economy, steady population growth, and proximity to Lexington has kept the housing market active. For a family considering the area, the cost of housing is a meaningful factor, and the school’s attendance zone likely includes a mix of newer subdivisions and older homes.
Because Eastern Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school is part of Scott County Schools, a district that has opened new schools in recent years to accommodate growth. The comparison set for this school is limited: Scott County has only one school district, so there is no within-county district comparison available. That means a parent cannot use a local district-to-district benchmark to gauge Eastern Elementary’s performance relative to a nearby system. The school’s results stand on their own.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is one of a solid but uneven academic profile. Reading is a clear strength, with a majority of students proficient in every grade. Math is more variable, and the fourth-grade year appears to be a particular challenge in both math and science. The school serves a predominantly white, middle-income student body in a fast-growing city where the economy is anchored by a major auto plant and its supply chain. Housing costs are above the state average and rising, reflecting the area’s sustained growth. A parent considering Eastern Elementary should look into how the school addresses the weaker math and science results, and whether the school’s programs match their child’s needs.
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