Summary:
The 40217 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to two elementary schools: Audubon Traditional Elementary and Shelby Academy. While both schools serve students in the same geographic area, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Audubon Traditional Elementary emerging as the standout school.
Audubon Traditional Elementary consistently outperforms the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages in various subject areas and grade levels, with 68% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 30% for Jefferson County and 43% for Kentucky. The school also has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top 30-40% of Kentucky elementary schools, while Shelby Academy ranks in the bottom 5-10%. Additionally, Audubon Traditional Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25% compared to the 25% rate at Shelby Academy, and it spends $18,183 per student, which is lower than the $27,946 spent per student at Shelby Academy.
In contrast, Shelby Academy appears to be a lower-performing school, with significantly weaker test scores across the board, lower statewide rankings, and higher chronic absenteeism. The higher free/reduced lunch rate at Shelby Academy, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance, though simply spending more per student does not seem to translate into better outcomes.
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