10/20/2026
PRINCETON, Ky. – Caldwell County Schools is proud to highlight strong academic achievements and significant milestones across all grade levels following the release of the 2025–2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) data.
The current Kentucky Department of Education’s accountability system uses a five-color rating scale—Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue—to reflect school performance, with Blue representing the highest level. Caldwell County High School’s score falls within the GREEN range, while Caldwell County Middle and Caldwell County Elementary Schools’ scores fall in the Yellow range.
Among this year's standout achievements, Caldwell County students scored above the state average in Mathematics across all grade levels. In addition, Caldwell County High School achieved an impressive 97.4% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the Kentucky state average by 2.4 percentage points, and earned the state's highest possible performance level (Blue) for Postsecondary Readiness. Postsecondary readiness includes different indicators that signal a student’s readiness for postsecondary education or the workforce.
Science, social studies, and writing remain areas of relative strength for all Caldwell County schools. Caldwell County Elementary School and Caldwell County Middle School received a GREEN performance rating in those areas. Caldwell County High School improved significantly, increasing scores enough to move from yellow to BLUE in science, social studies, and combined writing.
“I'm pleased in the areas that we have had great success and look forward to improvements in those areas we have identified for growth. Our strengths have always been preparing our students to excel in career and college readiness and to be successful members of the workforce. We continue to identify ways each and every student can grow as individuals and leave an impact on our community," said Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Roach.
“Our students, teachers, and staff have demonstrated exceptional effort and dedication this school year,” said Assistant Superintendent Malissa Thomas. “From outperforming the state average in mathematics district-wide to achieving top-tier results in graduation rate and postsecondary readiness, our schools continue to create pathways to success for every learner.”
The Kentucky Summative Assessment and accompanying accountability system have undergone major changes in recent years, with more changes to be reflected in the spring 2027 KSA. When students begin testing in May, they will no longer be assessed in writing. HB 257 removes the required on-demand writing and editing/mechanics summative assessments and requires writing to remain part of academic standards and professional development. It also requires school-based decision-making councils to adopt a writing program policy. The KSA will continue to measure students’ skills in reading, math, science, and social studies. The new accountability system will also place greater emphasis on individual student growth from year to year instead of status change, which compares one grade level to another.
