Summary:
The city of Cumberland, Kentucky has only one school, Cumberland Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8. This comprehensive school serves a high-needs student population, with 86.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Cumberland Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding Harlan County and Kentucky state averages, while others lag behind.
In math, proficiency rates range from 27% to 57%, generally trailing the district and state. Reading proficiency is stronger, with rates from 39% to 81%, sometimes surpassing the averages. Science, writing, and social studies scores are more inconsistent. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $18,775, but faces challenges with a 25% chronic absenteeism rate.
Overall, Cumberland Elementary School appears to have both strengths and areas for improvement. Addressing attendance barriers and ensuring resources are utilized effectively to provide a consistently high-quality education across all subjects and grade levels could be important priorities for supporting student success at this comprehensive elementary school serving a high-needs community.
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