Summary:
The city of Betsy Layne, Kentucky is home to two schools: Betsy Layne Elementary School and Betsy Layne High School, both of which serve students in the Floyd County school district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky schools on various academic metrics.
Betsy Layne Elementary School and Betsy Layne High School both have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in subjects like mathematics, reading, writing, and social studies. For example, the 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate at Betsy Layne Elementary School was 38% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 43%, while Betsy Layne High School's 11th-grade ACT mathematics proficiency rate was only 11%, compared to the state average of 30%. Both schools also have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the data suggests that the issue may not be solely about the level of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning and achievement. While the current performance of the Betsy Layne schools is concerning, the data also indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement, such as identifying and replicating the successful strategies used in areas like the high graduation rate at the high school.
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