The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Lemons Mill Elementary School
Lemons Mill Elementary School is a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade regular public school in Georgetown, Kentucky, part of the Scott County district. It sits in a city that has seen sustained growth since Toyota built its first wholly owned U.S. manufacturing plant here, and the school reflects that expanding community: the student body is large enough to fill multiple classrooms per grade, and the district has added new school buildings in recent years to keep pace. Georgetown itself blends heavy auto manufacturing, small business, and residential neighborhoods, anchored by a traditional downtown and Georgetown College. The economy is strong but tied closely to a single industry, and housing values have risen above the state average, making the area a relatively expensive place to live by Kentucky standards.
The school’s student population is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Hispanic and Black students and a smaller multiracial group. Nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which points to a mix of household incomes within the attendance zone. State testing data from the most recent school year provides a picture of how students are performing in core subjects. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above varies by grade, generally in a range that many families would see as moderate to low. Reading and language arts results are somewhat stronger, with a higher proportion of students meeting the proficiency threshold in each tested grade. Science and social studies assessments show smaller shares reaching proficiency. These results give a clear basis for a parent conversation: the school is not yet producing proficiency rates at the level many families would hope for, and a parent may want to inquire with the school about how it supports students who are below that mark, especially in math and science.
The school itself is a regular public elementary school with no special charter or magnet status, and no Title I status was reported in the available data. Details on special education and English learner populations, chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and program offerings were not available, so a parent who needs that information for decision-making should ask the district directly. The school is not in a position to be compared against other Scott County schools because it is one of several elementary schools in the district, but the county comparison data was insufficient to draw any relative ranking—the available metrics simply did not apply at the school level for this analysis.
Georgetown’s growth context matters for a family considering this school. The city’s population has roughly tripled since the Toyota plant opened, and the school district has responded by opening new schools, including a high school and another elementary school around the same time. This means Lemons Mill Elementary may draw from both established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, and the enrollment numbers suggest it is operating at a stable size. The broader housing market shows home prices above the Kentucky state benchmark and rents that are moderate relative to incomes, though affordability has tightened as prices have risen. The area is auto-dependent outside the downtown core, and the school itself is located on School House Road, likely in a residential zone.
For a parent or resident weighing this school, the picture is of a mid-sized elementary in a growing suburban manufacturing hub, serving a varied student body. Academic proficiency data shows room for improvement, particularly in math and sciences, while reading scores are marginally stronger. The school sits within a district that has been adding capacity to handle growth, and the community offers stable employment and a rising cost of living. A parent may want to visit, ask about curriculum support and instructional strategies, and check on the programs and staffing that were not captured in the available records.
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