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B+
Schools in Livermore · McLean County School District

Livermore’s public schools outscore 74% of Kentucky districts

On the state math tests, 46% of Livermore’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Livermore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from C+ to AK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 8 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 1–3 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.8K
▼ 7% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.3
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
980 students on the public path
In brief

Livermore’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,750 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is McLean County Middle School, then McLean County High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Livermore’s grade

A Test scoresC Graduation

B+: better than 74% of Kentucky school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 74%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (156)Better than 76%
C+AA rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 712 test results and a graduating class of 106 could put Livermore anywhere from C+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Livermore’s students in the tested grades sat them (712 in math, 712 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Livermore, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Livermore Elementary SchoolMcLean County School DistrictB
6–8McLean County Middle Schoolin CalhounB
9–12McLean County High Schoolin CalhounB

Livermore’s public schools are run by McLean County School District, which also serves Calhoun, Island and Sacramento. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

McLean County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 1,387 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 14.3 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,750KY $14,752 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 44.7% · 712 students tested
Math46%
State average 37.8% · 712 students tested

Livermore vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Livermore’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LivermoreB+McLean County

Every school in Livermore

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Livermoreby address
Livermore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
232 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Livermorein other towns
McLean County Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Calhoun
B
321 students13:1Rate it →
McLean County High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Calhoun
B
427 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Livermore’s schools

Are Livermore’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Livermore children attend outscore 74% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Livermore in?

McLean County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,387 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Livermore kids go to high school?

McLean County High School in Calhoun, with 427 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Livermore’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in McLean County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Livermore spend per student?

$13,750 in McLean County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.