Summary:
The 42330 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Central City Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 406 students. The school is part of the Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Central City Elementary's performance is consistently lower than the Muhlenberg County and Kentucky averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade math, the school scored 21% proficient or better, compared to 29% for Muhlenberg County and 43% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which is higher than the state average. These low test scores and high absenteeism rates suggest systemic issues with student achievement at the school.
The data also reveals that 75.86% of Central City Elementary students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Despite the higher-than-average spending of $14,632 per student, the school continues to struggle, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. To address the unique needs of its student population, Central City Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve teaching and learning.
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