Proficient/Progressing elementary school. Proficient indicates that Hickman County
Elementary is above the 70th percentile compared to other elementary
schools based on the locked Hickman County Elementary has made incredible gains
and is classified as a percentiles set in 2013.
H.C.E.S. currently is ranked at the 78th percentile—a
dramatic increase from 53rd percentile the previous year. The
Progressing title indicates that the school has increased its overall score by
1.0 point. H.C.E.S. has increased by 6.0
points!! “The faculty and staff at Hickman County Elementary
work hard every day to help students learn,” said Richard Todd, HCES
principal. “I am impressed every day with everyone in the
building…students, teachers, aides, custodians, the lunch
ladies…everyone. They all pitch in to do whatever is needed to do what is
best for kids.” Mr. Todd continued, “As
for our test scores, we are thrilled at the progress we made this year, but we
are not content. We will continue every day to get better.”
Math is an area of
great improvement. 50.2% of the students
in grades 3-6 are proficient or distinguished in math—above the state
average. Growth is also measured as part
of the accountability model in Kentucky.
In math, 71.7% of our student made typical or higher growth as compared
to the state average of 59.9. 51.9% of
our 5th graders scored proficient or distinguished in social
studies. Our students and teachers are seeing
wonderful gains in writing and language mechanics. In writing, 63.3% of Hickman County
Elementary Students scored proficient or distinguished compared to the state
average of 43.8. In language mechanics,
55.9% of our students scored proficient or distinguished.
Hickman County Middle School has continued to show impressive
increases. Over three years, HCMS has
moved from the 21st percentile to the 56th percentile to
the 63rd percentile. Great
things are happening! Social studies
scores at HCMS were notable —70.8% of students at HCMS scored proficient or
distinguished—compared to the state average of 58.6. HCMS students also performed well on Language
mechanics 66.7% proficient or distinguished compared to the state average of
51.6. “At the middle school we saw
significant gains also. We are very close to the Proficiency
rating. HCMS went from the 56th percentile to the 63rd
percentile in the state, so we are making the gains necessary to meet
proficiency and eventually get to the Distinguished rankings,” stated Mr. Kevin
Estes, principal of Hickman County High School.
“ Again, the students and teachers understand the work and dedication to
reach our goals and I appreciate what they are doing in the classrooms daily. “
Hickman County High School continues to have the
honor to be recognized as a School of Distinction/Progressing. For several years, HCHS has been recognized
for its achievements. 2011-2012 Hickman
County High School was categorized as Distinguished-High Performing. 2012-2013 HCHS was Distinguished/Progressing—School
of Distinction. 2013-2014 HCHS was Distinguished/Progressing—School
of Distinction. School of Distinction
recognition means that a school is in the 95% of schools and meets its annual
measureable objective (achievement), graduation rate goal, participation rate
goal and has graduation rate above 60% for 2 years. Hickman County High School has reached and
maintained this prestigious honor. “We
have a tradition of developing our students’ abilities to answer the challenges
that they may face. Our teachers work to
make every student self-sufficient and resourceful,” Mr. Shane Bizzle,
Assistant Principal at Hickman County High School explained. “HCHS
saw overall gains. It excites me that we continue to grow at the high school
because it is tough to continue to make strides when you are in the top 4% of
all high schools in the state,” explained Mr. Kevin Estes. “HCHS went from the 96th
percentile to the 97th this year – so this again shows the hard work
and dedication of our students and staff. HCHS is still a School of
Distinction, the Falcon Academy is model program around the state, and the
students and staff are dedicated to greatness, these are a few reasons that
Hickman Co. High School is a great place to be.”
This success is a result of teachers meeting the
needs of individual students. Hickman
County High School continues to be at the top of the state ranking with a 100.0
score for College and Career Readiness. “We
are super excited with our composite ACT score of 21.3 and ranked top 20 in the
state,” Mr. Estes stated. “The ACT is a huge focus for our kids/staff and this
is a great payoff for their hard efforts. We hope this continues to set the
tone for all classes that come through HCHS.”
It also continues to have
a graduation rate of 100.0%. Hickman
County Schools puts students first. In
reading, 71.4% of HCHS students score proficient or distinguished compared to a
state average of 56.6. In math, 52.2 %
of HCHS students score proficient or distinguished compared to a state average
of 38.1. In science, 40.7% of HCHS
students score proficient and in social studies, 62.3% of HCHS students score
proficient. Both percentiles are above
the state average. Writing scores
reflect that 69.8% of HCHS students score proficient or distinguished compared
to a state average of 50.0. Language
mechanic scores are above the state average with 66.7% of HCHS students scoring
proficient or distinguished.
Hickman County is at
the top of the rankings in the river counties which compose the first
district.
Districts
|
Overall
Score
|
Classification
|
Reward
Recognition
|
Hickman
County
|
72.1
|
Distinguished/Progressing
|
District
of Distinction/ High Progress District
|
Fulton
Independent
|
66.5
|
Proficient
|
|
Carlisle
County
|
65.3
|
Needs Improvement
|
Focus District
|
Fulton
County
|
64.7
|
Needs Improvement/Progressing
|
Focus District
|
Elementary
Schools
|
Overall
Score
|
Classification
|
|
Hickman
County Elementary
|
69.2
|
Proficient/Progressing
|
|
Carlisle
County Elementary
|
65.3
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
Fulton
Independent School
|
63.1
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
Fulton
County Elementary/Middle School
|
62.7
|
Needs Improvement/Progressing
|
|
Middle
Schools
|
Overall
Score
|
Classification
|
|
Hickman
County High School
|
64.2
|
Needs Improvement/Progressing
|
|
Carlisle
County Middle School
|
59.9
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
Fulton
County Elementary/Middle School
|
58.9
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
Fulton
Independent School
|
56.4
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
High
Schools
|
Overall
Score
|
Classification
|
|
Hickman
County High School
|
81.8
|
Distinguished/Progressing
|
School of Distinction
|
Fulton
Independent School
|
80.1
|
Distinguished/Progressing
|
School of Distinction/High Progress
|
Fulton
County High School
|
72.6
|
Proficient/Progressing
|
Focus School/High Progress School
|
Carlisle
County High School
|
70.7
|
Proficient
|
|
Programs Reviews for
Arts and Humanities, Practical Living and Career Studies, Writing and the
Primary Program are now included in Kentucky’s Accountability Model. The Program Review scores are 23% of each
district and each school’s overall score.
The faculty and staff worked diligently to document and implement the
requirements for the Program Review.
Hickman County High School, Hickman County Middle School and Hickman
County Elementary School had an overall Program Review Score of Proficient
“There are so many
wonderful things going on within our school system,” said Casey Henderson,
Superintendent of the Hickman County Schools. “The recent success of our district is a
direct result of the faith our community has in our staff and students. We are fortunate to have a superb faculty
that cares deeply for the students who have been placed in their care as well
as a student body who has a desire to be their very best. Our dedication is definitely producing great
results and our goal is to remain diligent in the fact that we must always be
searching for more ways to improve.”
Written by Jan B.
Johnson, Director of District-wide Programs, Hickman County Schools