Summary:
The Paducah Independent school district in Kentucky serves students from preschool through high school across 7 schools. The district's schools include Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah Middle School, and 5 elementary schools, as well as a preschool and an alternative school.
Within the district, Clark Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 108 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 4-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Clark Elementary has significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, McNabb Elementary School has the lowest test scores in the district, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals concerning trends, such as a district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there are notable disparities in spending per student, with Paducah Tilghman High School spending significantly more per student than the elementary schools. These factors may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the district's schools.
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