Summary:
The city of Eminence, Kentucky is home to two schools - Eminence High School and Eminence Elementary School, both part of the Eminence Independent School District. While Eminence High School is performing relatively well, with a high statewide ranking and strong test scores, Eminence Elementary School is struggling significantly, with very low test scores and statewide rankings.
Eminence High School is the standout school in the district, ranking 82nd out of 290 Kentucky high schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. It has a high 91% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the district and state averages in several subjects, including English, Writing, and Social Studies. In contrast, Eminence Elementary School is ranked 625th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, with a 0-star rating, and significantly underperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas, especially in Mathematics and Reading.
The stark performance difference between the high school and elementary school raises questions about equity, resource allocation, and the overall quality of education within the Eminence Independent School District. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools indicate that the district may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to the performance gaps observed. Additionally, the difference in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the two schools suggests that resources and staffing may not be evenly distributed across the district.
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