Summary:
The 40823 zip code in Kentucky has only one public school, Cumberland Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with 449 students. The school is part of the Harlan County school district, which is ranked 25 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Cumberland Elementary School is part of a relatively high-performing district, the school itself does not appear to be a standout performer. Its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 454 out of 684 Kentucky elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 393 out of 687 in 2022-2023 and 348 out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that it is underperforming compared to other schools in the state. Cumberland Elementary's test scores are generally below the Harlan County and Kentucky state averages across various subjects and grade levels, and a high percentage of its students (83.52%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant economic challenges for the school community.
Despite the higher spending per student ($13,066 in 2018-2019, which is above the state average) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (13.9 to 1), Cumberland Elementary School's academic performance does not appear to be commensurate with the level of funding and resources. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve the educational experience and outcomes for the school's students.
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