Summary:
The city of Eminence, Kentucky is home to two schools - Eminence High School and Eminence Elementary School, both part of the Eminence Independent school district. While Eminence High School maintains a relatively high graduation rate, both schools face challenges, including below-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a student population with significant economic disadvantage.
Eminence High School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, currently ranked 142 out of 254 Kentucky high schools with a 2-star rating. The school maintains a 93.5% 4-year graduation rate, but also has a concerning 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Eminence Elementary School has experienced a steady decline in its ranking, now at 496 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools with a 1-star rating, and also faces a high 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate.
Both schools struggle with academic performance, with test scores generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, the schools in Eminence face ongoing challenges in supporting the success of their students.
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