Summary:
The 41339 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Sebastian Elementary School and Breathitt Elementary, both serving students in grades K-5 and operated by the Breathitt County school district. While the schools share similar characteristics, the data suggests they face significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.
Both Sebastian Elementary and Breathitt Elementary have consistently underperformed compared to state averages across multiple academic subjects, including mathematics, reading, science, and writing. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 30-38% at Sebastian Elementary, compared to the state average of 43%. Similarly, reading proficiency rates at both schools lag behind the state average, ranging from 34-42% proficient or better at Sebastian Elementary compared to the state's 47-52%. Additionally, both schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 25% of students chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year.
The data also suggests that these schools serve a high-need student population, with around 78-79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratios are relatively high, and spending per student is on the lower end, at $16,582 for Sebastian Elementary and $14,404 for Breathitt Elementary. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the academic struggles observed at both schools, and addressing attendance issues and implementing targeted interventions could be important areas of focus for the district.
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