Summary:
The city of Monticello, Kentucky is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. The data reveals a school system facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the district, indicating substantial economic disadvantage in the community.
Academically, the schools show mixed performance, with Wayne County Middle School ranking in the top 175-203 middle schools in the state and outperforming county and state averages on proficiency tests. However, the high schools and elementary schools generally struggle, with proficiency rates well below state averages in many subjects. The smaller, specialized schools like Wayne County Learning Academy and Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center appear to serve students with unique needs, but their academic outcomes are mixed.
Funding disparities are also evident, with per-student spending ranging from $13,298 to $15,344 across the district. This suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may contribute to the varying academic performance. Overall, the data points to a need for targeted interventions and support to address the socioeconomic challenges and improve outcomes for all students in the Wayne County school district.
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