Summary:
The city of Bloomfield, Kentucky is home to two schools - Bloomfield Middle School and Bloomfield Elementary School, both of which serve students in the Nelson County school district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both consistently score below state and district averages on various academic metrics.
Bloomfield Middle School is ranked 268th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Bloomfield Elementary School is ranked 528th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and also has a 1-star rating. Both schools struggle with low test scores, with Bloomfield Middle School's 8th-grade mathematics proficiency rate at just 17% compared to the state average of 37%, and Bloomfield Elementary School's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate at 41%, matching the state average.
Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average free and reduced lunch rates, indicating that their student populations come from lower-income households. Despite the higher spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the educational quality and outcomes for students in the Bloomfield area need significant improvement. Identifying and implementing best practices from higher-performing schools within the state could be a crucial step in driving positive change and providing a better educational experience for the students in Bloomfield.
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