Summary:
The 42330 zip code in Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, Central City Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 406 students enrolled. While the school's student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 75.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance consistently lags behind the Muhlenberg County and Kentucky state averages.
Central City Elementary is ranked 526 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools by SchoolDigger and has a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) are lower than the county and state averages across subjects and grade levels, with only 21% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to 29% in Muhlenberg County and 43% statewide. This pattern is consistent in reading, science, writing, and social studies as well.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $14,632 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which is slightly lower than the state average, Central City Elementary is not achieving commensurate academic results. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.
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