Summary:
The 42327 zip code area in Kentucky is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: McLean County High School, McLean County Middle School, and Calhoun Elementary School. These schools, part of the McLean County district, demonstrate a mix of strong and varied academic performance.
The standout school in the area is McLean County Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Kentucky with a 4-star rating. It boasts particularly strong mathematics performance, with 52-66% of students proficient or better across grades 6-8. In contrast, Calhoun Elementary also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools, with impressive proficiency rates in mathematics (54-65%) and reading (51-63%) across grades 3-5.
Across the schools, there are some common trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates around 25% and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50-55%. While the schools generally perform at or above county and state averages, the data suggests areas for improvement, such as addressing attendance issues and examining instructional practices at the elementary level to ensure more consistent outcomes across grade levels and subject areas.
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