Summary:
The 40143 zip code in Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, Hardinsburg Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in certain subject areas, it also faces significant challenges that impact its overall performance and ranking.
Hardinsburg Elementary School is ranked 363 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics are well below the state average, with only 15% of 3rd graders, 32% of 4th graders, and 51% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These factors, combined with the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.6%), suggest potential equity issues that may need to be addressed.
Despite these challenges, the school does have some strengths, such as outperforming the state average in science proficiency. However, the overall trend is concerning, as the school's ranking has dropped from 246 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 363 out of 685 in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance. The Breckinridge County school district and the community should prioritize addressing the school's academic and attendance issues to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.
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