Summary:
The Covington Independent school district in Kentucky serves 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 130 out of 157 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out as performing better than the district and state averages, including Glenn O Swing Elementary, John G Carlisle Elementary, and Latonia Elementary School. These three elementary schools consistently outperform the district and state on test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. However, even the top-performing schools in the district still lag behind state averages.
The data reveals significant challenges facing the Covington Independent district, including very high rates of chronic absenteeism (25% across all schools) and economic disadvantage (free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 76% to 90%). Standardized test scores are well below state averages, and there are disparities in per-student spending across the district. The alternative schools, despite serving high-need populations, appear to be achieving relatively strong graduation rates, suggesting they may be employing effective strategies worth examining further.
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