Summary:
The 42330 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Central City Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 414 students. The school is part of the Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked 133 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Central City Elementary's test scores are consistently below the Muhlenberg County and Kentucky state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade math, the school had 50% proficiency compared to 38% for Muhlenberg County and 43% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 72.71%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite having higher spending per student than the state average at $13,885, Central City Elementary is not achieving better academic outcomes, suggesting the need for more effective use of resources and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its students.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15.2, slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio of 15:1, Central City Elementary may benefit from additional support and resources to improve the quality of education for its students. The combination of below-average test scores, high poverty levels, and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by its student population and improve academic outcomes.
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