Summary:
The elementary schools in Perry County, Kentucky serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with 5 schools in the district. The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with Robinson Elementary School and Viper Elementary School standing out as top performers, while other schools like Robert W Combs Elementary School struggle academically.
Robinson Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the district, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 54th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 63-72% proficiency in math and 72-81% proficiency in reading across grade levels. Viper Elementary also stands out, ranking 194th in the state and earning a 4-star rating, with impressive reading and writing proficiency.
In contrast, the other schools in the district have more mixed results, with some grade levels performing well and others struggling. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher rates of free/reduced lunch, such as Robert W Combs Elementary, tend to have lower test scores. Identifying and replicating the best practices from the top-performing schools could benefit the entire Perry County school district.
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