Summary:
Edmonson County, Kentucky is home to two middle schools: Edmonson County Middle School and Edmonson County 5/6 Center. Both schools have shown reasonable performance, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement.
Edmonson County Middle School outperformed the state average in several subject areas, including mathematics, writing, and editing/mechanics, and had a relatively low dropout rate of 1.1% in 2024-2025. However, the school struggled with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% during the same year. In contrast, Edmonson County 5/6 Center performed well in reading, with 55% of 6th graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, but struggled in some subject areas, such as social studies and writing, where proficiency rates were significantly below the state average.
Both schools had high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the schools had relatively low student-teacher ratios and spent around $16,000 per student, suggesting adequate resources. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools, along with the performance disparities, suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be at play. Further analysis and targeted interventions, particularly in addressing attendance issues and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, could help these Edmonson County middle schools improve educational outcomes.
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