Summary:
The city of Butler, Kentucky is home to two schools - Phillip Sharp Middle School and Northern Elementary School, both part of the Pendleton County school district. While the two schools serve different grade levels, the data reveals stark performance differences between them.
Northern Elementary School emerges as the standout institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally higher than the county and state averages, and it has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a relatively more advantaged student population. Additionally, Northern Elementary spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Phillip Sharp Middle School.
In contrast, Phillip Sharp Middle School appears to be underperforming, consistently ranking in the bottom 25% of Kentucky middle schools and holding a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally lower than the county and state averages, and it has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients. These differences in performance and student demographics between the two schools warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to the disparities.
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