Summary:
The 40160 zip code area is home to a single middle school, North Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, North Middle School appears to be an underperforming institution, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
North Middle School's key metrics paint a concerning picture. The school's dropout rate of 1.1% is lower than the state average, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 25% is significantly higher than both state and Hardin County district averages. Academically, the school's test scores lag behind state and district benchmarks across all subject areas and grade levels, with its 6th-grade math proficiency rate of 20% falling well short of the 41% state average and 34% district average.
Despite the school's low performance, it spends more per student ($25,522 in 2023-2024) than the state average, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to address the challenges faced by North Middle School. With a high percentage of students (67.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed.
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