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SCAPA at Bluegrass (School for the Creative & Performing Arts)

#1 in Best Public Middle Schools in Lexington Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 4-8
  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    SCAPA at Bluegrass (School for the Creative & Performing Arts) is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Lexington, KY. It has 277 students in grades 4-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
    About SCAPA at Bluegrass (School for the Creative & Performing Arts)...
    School District
    Fayette County Public Schools
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    Address
    400 Lafayette Pkwy
    Lexington, KY 40503
    Telephone
    (859) 381-3332
    Website
    fcps.net
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    SCAPA at Bluegrass (School for the Creative & Performing Arts) Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    92%
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    Percent Proficient - Math
    81%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $53,013
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $828
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $175,000
    National
    $184,700

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    277
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    7%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,434
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.6%
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    Truly an amazing place to go with active parent involvement, fantastic community opratunities, and serious focus on improving students' individual arts areas consistently over the years.

    I would prefer larger facilities for the school however. Being a private school require audition only entry, which while sensible for an arts school, limits their funding. Regardless, having to rely on baren cement practice rooms, one of which I broke my arm in, is unfortunate.
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    This school not only helped me grow academically, but pushed me to learn more about the arts and engage in them more than I had before. The teachers are unique, passionate, and above all encouraging and helpful. Combine this with students who are willing to explore and think outside of the box and you are bound to be successful. I would most definitely choose this school again, as I personally loved the small atmosphere as it allowed teachers and students to become familiar with one another and learn each other's interests and even strengths inside and outside of the classroom. Being involved in such a community has fueled my interest in the arts and in this aspect it is unique, alongside being recognized for stellar academic performances.
    The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the fact that some teachers, most definitely not all, are stuck in traditional, older, teaching styles and as a result do not go above and beyond but have rather average expectations, which at SCAPA seems to be out of place. However, on the other side of this are engaging, creative, and passionate teachers that really do care about their students and their success. SCAPA's small, family-like atmosphere is one that gives students the encouragement as well as resources to succeed inside and outside of school, whether it be academics or in their art form.