Summary:
The city of Butler, Kentucky is home to two schools - Northern Elementary School and Phillip Sharp Middle School, both part of the Pendleton County school district. While the data shows a significant performance gap between the two schools, Northern Elementary stands out as the higher-achieving institution in the area.
Northern Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 4th grade students achieving 57% proficiency in Math compared to 47% for the district and 44% for the state. The school also holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 18% of elementary schools in Kentucky. In contrast, Phillip Sharp Middle School has only a 1-star rating, ranking in the bottom 20% of middle schools statewide. Additionally, Northern Elementary spends $19,497 per student, higher than the $18,874 spent per student at Phillip Sharp Middle School.
Both schools face challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism. Phillip Sharp Middle School also has a 1.1% dropout rate. Addressing these socioeconomic and attendance issues, as well as the funding disparities, could be key to improving educational outcomes for all students in the Butler community.
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