Summary:
The 42129 zip code area is home to three public schools - Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School, and Metcalfe County Middle School - all of which serve students from the Metcalfe County district. Unfortunately, the data reveals that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.
Proficiency rates in core subjects like math, reading, and science are significantly lower than the state average at all three schools. For example, Metcalfe County Elementary School had only 30% proficiency in 3rd grade math, compared to the state average of 43%. Similarly, Metcalfe County High School's 10th grade math proficiency rate was just 34%, well below the state's 41%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with all three schools reporting rates around 25% for the 2024-2025 school year.
While the schools have relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, these metrics still lag behind state averages. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 69.1% to 76.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high per-student spending, ranging from $16,868 to $20,450, the schools have been unable to make significant improvements over the past three years, as evidenced by their consistently low statewide rankings and ratings.
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