Summary:
The 40107 zip code in Kentucky has only one elementary school, Boston School, which serves grades K-8 with 346 students enrolled. Based on the available data, Boston School appears to be an underperforming school compared to the Nelson County district and state averages.
Boston School has a 1-star rating and is ranked 500 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools by SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 40% of 3rd graders proficient in math and 34% of 5th graders proficient in reading. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's underperformance, Boston School has a relatively high per-student spending of $16,452 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8. However, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 56.65%. Addressing these issues and improving academic outcomes will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both educational and socioeconomic factors.
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