Summary:
The 30434 zip code area is home to two schools - Jefferson County High School, serving grades 9-12 with 632 students, and Louisville Academy School, an elementary school serving grades PK-5 with 352 students. Both schools are part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 171 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Jefferson County High School has an 85.4% four-year graduation rate, both schools perform significantly below the state averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments. For example, only 21.4% of Jefferson County High School students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 40.4%. At Louisville Academy School, only 26.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.9%. The schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with 75.47% of Jefferson County High School students and 94.6% of Louisville Academy School students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests a need for additional resources and support to improve student outcomes in the 30434 zip code area. The relatively low student-teacher ratios, with 14.3 at the high school and 11.7 at the elementary school, may be a factor in the varying academic performance. Further analysis of factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and community engagement could provide additional insights to guide improvement efforts for these struggling schools.
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