Summary:
The city of Carlisle, Kentucky is home to two schools: Nicholas County Elementary School and Nicholas County High School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Nicholas County school district.
Nicholas County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past 3 years, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state average. The school serves a high-need student population, with 70.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Nicholas County High School performs slightly better, ranking in the middle of Kentucky high schools, but its graduation rate of 84.4% is still below the state average. The high school's proficiency rates in core subjects are also below the state average, with some exceptions like Writing and Editing/Mechanics.
Despite similar per-student spending amounts at both the elementary and high school levels, the consistently low performance at the elementary school level suggests that the available resources may not be effectively utilized or distributed to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement.
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