Summary:
The 42349 zip code in Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, Horse Branch Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance and demographics present a mixed picture, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and uneven academic outcomes across subject areas and grade levels.
While Ohio County school district's Horse Branch Elementary has seen its statewide ranking range from 4 out of 5 stars to 1 out of 5 stars in recent years, the school's performance on state assessments varies significantly. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency was above the state average in 2024-2025, but 5th-grade science proficiency was well below the state average. The school also faces challenges with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average.
Despite these challenges, Horse Branch Elementary has some strengths, including a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average and per-student spending of $17,356 for the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing the school's inconsistent performance, uneven academic outcomes, and high chronic absenteeism rate will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for its students.
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