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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40047


At a glance
8
Schools
5,130
Students
Top rankedEastside Middle School98th of 320 Kentucky middle schools
Biggest riser
MT. Washington Middle School up 50 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Crossroads Elementary 16.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 40047 zip code area in Kentucky is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Eastside Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others, such as Crossroads Elementary, struggle to meet the district and state averages.

Eastside Middle School stands out as a top performer, with a 5-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 4-star rating in 2023-2024. Its test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading, are significantly higher than the Bullitt County district and state averages. Pleasant Grove Elementary and Old Mill Elementary have also performed well, ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools in the state in recent years.

The data reveals a significant disparity in school performance within the 40047 zip code area. While some schools excel, others struggle, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The strong performance of Eastside Middle School highlights the critical role that middle schools play in preparing students for high school and beyond, while the differences in school resources may contribute to the disparities in performance across the region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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