Summary:
The elementary schools in Mason County, Kentucky, face significant academic challenges, with both Charles Straub Elementary School and Mason County Intermediate School performing below the state average on various measures.
Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 25%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 65.69% to 69.27%. This suggests that the district may need to provide additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students.
Academically, the schools are struggling, with proficiency rates in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science well below the state averages. For example, in 5th-grade mathematics, Mason County Intermediate School's proficiency rate was only 21%, compared to the state average of 43%. The high spending per student, ranging from $27,996 to $28,563, raises questions about the effectiveness of the current funding allocation and the need to evaluate how resources are being utilized to support student learning.
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