Summary:
The 40212 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Jefferson County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 140 out of 157 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out.
Western Middle School for the Arts, a magnet middle school, has the highest performance in the data set, ranking 154 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. Its test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in reading and math. In contrast, The Academy @ Shawnee high school has the lowest performance, ranking 251 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and earning a 0-star rating, with test scores significantly below the district and state averages.
The schools in the 40212 zip code area face significant challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (ranging from 56.15% to 91.28%) and chronic absenteeism (25.0% across all schools). While spending per student varies widely, from $21,202 to $32,391, the relationship between spending and test scores is not straightforward, as the schools with the highest spending per student have the lowest test scores. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this high-poverty area.
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