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2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for

Proficient Reading:

Elementary: 28%

Middle: 27%

High: 27%

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Distinguished Reading:

Elementary: 24%

Middle: 23%

High: 23%

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Proficient Math:

Elementary: 29%

Middle: 26%

High: 21%

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Distinguished Math:

Elementary: 17%

Middle: 17%

High: 17%

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Early Entry to Kindergarten

In Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), children who turn 5 on or before Aug. 1 can start kindergarten in the fall. In accordance with KRS 158.031(6), FCPS has set guidelines for early admission for those who have mastered certain benchmarks and have above-average skill levels before age 5. Children who turn 5 between Aug. 2 and Oct. 31 may be eligible for early admission as long as they meet or exceed these physical, behavioral, academic, and social/emotional criteria established by the Fayette County Board of Education.

Early entrance into kindergarten is governed by law through KRS 158.030, and parents/guardians may petition FCPS for early enrollment. 

A child must turn 4 years old on or before Oct. 31 for assessment and observation opportunities. Children showing a need for acceleration are assessed via school-level observations and readiness tests. The child must score in the 96 percentile on the kindergarten readiness exam and 75% on a social/emotional observation to be considered for a possible placement. The decision based on screening results is final.  There is no appeal process. If a child does not meet the criteria, there is no opportunity to rescreen or appeal the findings.

We will let families know if their student has met the eligibility requirements for early entrance to kindergarten.

Because of the timeline and multiple steps in the process, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Contact:

Email our staff

How to Apply

Assessment and social-emotional observation needed for possible early entry to kindergarten are planned for the week of March 17, 2025. Parents/guardians will be notified of the date, time, and location. Families must apply for this opportunity during the districtwide application window: March 1-17. Due to this timeline, no late applications will be accepted.

Visit our Application Process webpage for details.


Note: Families may also apply for the kindergarten programs at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet Elementary, Dixie Magnet Elementary, Rise STEM Academy for Girls, or George Washington Carver STEM Academy for Boys. Early entrance there depends on both the lottery placement and the early-entry kindergarten placement decision.