Summary:
The 40065 zip code area in Kentucky is home to two middle schools - Shelby County East Middle School and Shelby County West Middle School. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and are part of the Shelby County school district. However, the data analysis reveals that these middle schools are struggling, with consistently low performance metrics compared to state averages.
Neither Shelby County East Middle School nor Shelby County West Middle School stand out as high-performing institutions. Shelby County East Middle School ranked 230 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating, while Shelby County West Middle School ranked 291 out of 320, with a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates across various subject areas and grade levels compared to the state average. For example, in 6th grade math, Shelby County East Middle School had a 33% proficiency rate, and Shelby County West Middle School had a 20% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 41%.
Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.6% at Shelby County East Middle School and 49.28% at Shelby County West Middle School). While the spending per student varies between the two schools, the overall low performance suggests that addressing the educational and socioeconomic needs of the students in this area will require a comprehensive approach involving school administrators, district leadership, and community stakeholders.
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