The Livingston County School district earned a Yellow rating for the 2021-2022 school year. Livingston Central High School, Livingston County Middle School, and the combined ratings for North Livingston Elementary and South Livingston Elementary were Yellow in a Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue rating scale. Livingston Central High school missed a Green rating by 6.7 points. South Livingston Elementary School also missed receiving a Green rating by 6.7 points. Livingston County Middle school has a closer margin of 5.6 points to meet the Green rating.
The elementary schools experienced growth in students earning proficient/distinguished scores in reading and mathematics. The high school experienced growth in the number of students earning proficient/distinguish in mathematics as well as receiving a Green rating for the graduation rate. The counselors and administration team for Livingston Central High school work hard to ensure that every student is working towards earning their high school diploma providing students with the academic as well as the social and emotional support needed.
The data for the 2021-2022 school year is illustrative of 2 prior years of student learning being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recovery process has presented challenges to all students, faculty, and staff. Everyone is working hard to overcome these challenges, one being that North Livingston Elementary School has been identified as a Targeted School for Support and Improvement. Changes in administration and the inclusion of an experienced instructional coach are the most immediate actions that will help students at North Livingston make the necessary improvements.
Adjustments by the district that are not reflected in current ratings include administrative changes this school year at Livingston County Middle School and South Livingston Elementary. The district also has created two instructional supervisor positions to help elevate core areas of instruction. With these changes and a plan of action in place, Livingston County Schools is looking toward a brighter future to ensure a quality education and prepare students to succeed for life.
When the data is freely accessible to the public, it can be found here: Kentucky School Report Card for Livingston County Schools. Using the navigation options, all previous years are accessible also.