Summary:
The Union County school district in Kentucky consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 preschool/head start program. The district faces significant challenges, with low performance and high poverty rates across most schools.
Among the standout schools, Sturgis Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 60% of 4th graders proficient or better in reading and 47% proficient or better in math. It also has the highest school-wide ranking in the county. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district appear to be struggling, with low rankings and test scores well below state averages. Union County High School has the highest graduation rate at 93.5% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.1%, but its test scores are below the state average.
Across the district, all schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25-25%, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.85% at Union County High School to 84% at Union County Learning Academy. Spending per student ranges from $14,982 at Union County High School to $18,401 at Union County Middle School. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools in the district.
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