Summary:
The Webster County school district in Kentucky consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mixed picture, with some standout elementary schools but significant challenges at the middle and high school levels.
Dixon Elementary School and Clay Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the district, consistently exceeding county and state averages on test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading. In contrast, Webster County High School struggles with test scores, performing well below state averages across multiple subjects. The middle school, Webster County Middle School, also lags behind in some areas like science and writing.
A concerning trend across all schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which likely contributes to the overall academic performance issues. Additionally, the district has a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 48.49% at Dixon Elementary to 75.2% at Sebree Elementary, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary level, which could inform future budget and resource allocation decisions.
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