D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Choices Educational Center

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 800 Caldwell St, Paducah, KY 42003
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 22nd percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
D
10% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
26
Students
enrolled
6.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 32nd percentile, math 11th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%1/10010% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%77/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−21 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate10% (−75 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 800 Caldwell St
City Paducah
ZIP Code 42003
District 2104650
NCES School ID 210465002364
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42003

Understanding the community around Choices Educational Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,342
Per Capita Income $32,053
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,900
Median Rent $730
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
View full data for ZIP 42003 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Choices Educational Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 69.2%
Female 30.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 46.2%
White 30.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.5%
Two or More Races 11.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 26
Teachers (FTE) 4.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has 26 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.2:1.
What grades does Choices Educational Center serve?
Choices Educational Center serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Choices Educational Center receive per student?
Choices Educational Center receives $18,277 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Choices Educational Center in 42003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$157,518
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,216
1-Year Change
-3.2%
% Renters
32.6%

Other Schools in 42003

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026