Summary:
The city of Florence, Kentucky is home to 9 schools serving grades K-12, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark performance differences between the top-performing schools like Erpenbeck Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state, and lower-performing schools like Rector A. Jones Middle School. The Boone County school district, which all the schools belong to, generally performs above the state average, suggesting effective policies and practices.
The data highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement, with the schools serving higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower test scores and rankings. For example, Hillard Collins Elementary School has a free/reduced lunch rate of 65.42%, the highest in the data set, and struggles with lower proficiency rates. In contrast, Erpenbeck Elementary and Boone County High School consistently outperform the district and state averages on assessments.
The data set also includes the unique case of RISE Academy, a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12. While its test scores are lower compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools, RISE Academy stands out for its innovative model and 88.6% four-year graduation rate, which is above the state average.
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