Summary:
The city of Willisburg, Kentucky has only one public elementary school, North Washington Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 331 out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 525 out of 685 in 2024-2025.
North Washington Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the Washington County district and Kentucky state averages across subjects and grade levels. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 26% to 67%, compared to 30% to 54% for the district and 40% to 44% for the state. In reading, the school's proficiency rates range from 35% to 64%, while the district and state averages range from 33% to 54% and 42% to 52%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in science and writing, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $16,970 for the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the typical per-student spending in the state, the resources do not appear to be effectively utilized to support student learning and academic growth. The school also faces challenges related to its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.26% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic achievement.
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