Summary:
The city of Centertown, Kentucky has only one public elementary school, Western Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Western Elementary School has higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes compared to state averages, its academic performance is generally below the Ohio County and Kentucky state averages across subjects like math, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly low, and its reading proficiency rates are mixed, with some grade levels performing above the district and state, while others are below.
Western Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of students (77.78%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic disadvantages. Additionally, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide SchoolDigger ranking, has declined over the past three school years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors contributing to the school's performance.
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