Summary:
The 40160 zip code area in Kentucky is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Hardin County school district. While the district is ranked 80 out of 157 in the state, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and struggling institutions.
North Hardin High School stands out with a 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and above-average test scores in mathematics, reading, and writing. In contrast, Woodland Elementary and Radcliff Elementary have the lowest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the Hardin County and Kentucky averages. Additionally, North Middle School has the lowest math and reading proficiency rates among the schools in the data set.
The data also reveals significant disparities in test scores, with Meadow View Elementary having 53% proficiency in 5th grade reading, while Radcliff Elementary has only 38% proficiency. Additionally, all schools in the area have a concerning 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate, which likely impacts student performance. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tend to have the lowest test scores.
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