Summary:
The city of Manchester, Kentucky is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this Clay County district serve a predominantly white, low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Among the standout schools in the area is Burning Springs Elementary, which ranks 7th out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools and has the highest test scores across multiple subjects compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Hacker Elementary and Paces Creek Elementary have more average performance, suggesting significant variation in educational outcomes within the district. At the high school level, Clay County High School stands out for its high ACT/English and ACT/Writing proficiency rates.
The data also reveals some challenges facing the district, such as the declining ranking of Clay County Middle School and the high student-teacher ratios, particularly at Burning Springs Elementary. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools indicate that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present unique challenges and resource needs. Overall, the analysis suggests that targeted interventions and resource allocation could help address the disparities in educational outcomes and support the success of all students in the Clay County district.
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