Summary:
The 40943 zip code area has only one elementary school, Girdler Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 276 students. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, it is struggling academically, with proficiency rates below the Knox County and state averages in several subject areas.
Girdler Elementary School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 388 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is 25.0%, which is higher than the state average. Academically, the school's math proficiency rates for 3rd-5th grade students are below the county and state averages, and reading proficiency rates are mixed, with 3rd and 4th grade students performing better than the county and state, but 5th grade students performing worse. Additionally, the school's social studies and editing/mechanics proficiency rates for 5th graders are below the county and state averages.
The high percentage of students (82.97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Girdler Elementary School indicates a high level of economic disadvantage, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. While the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on resources, these factors have not translated into stronger academic performance compared to the county and state. Further investigation into the specific challenges facing Girdler Elementary School and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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