Summary:
The Berea Community Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Berea Independent school district in Kentucky. With an enrollment of 467 students, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 364 in 2023-2024 to 620 in 2022-2023, and is currently ranked 380 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year with a 2-star rating.
Academically, Berea Community Elementary School has mixed performance, with math proficiency rates below the state average across grades 3-5, while reading proficiency is below average in 3rd and 4th grade but above average in 5th grade. The school's science proficiency for 4th grade is above the state average, but writing and social studies proficiency for 5th grade are below the state average. With a high percentage of students (68.09%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-poverty population, which can present unique challenges.
On a positive note, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, which is lower than the state average, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's overall performance and declining statewide ranking suggest that targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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