Summary:
Park City, Kentucky is home to a single public elementary school, Park City Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Park City Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Barren County elementary schools over the past three years, placing between 574-585 out of 685-687 schools statewide.
Key metrics reveal significant challenges at Park City Elementary. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in Kentucky. Proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 18% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to 43% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, and 75.21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
While the data paints a concerning picture of Park City Elementary's performance, it also highlights areas where targeted efforts could potentially drive meaningful improvements. Addressing chronic absenteeism, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, and providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students could be starting points for the school and district to consider in order to improve outcomes for the students of Park City Elementary School.
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