Summary:
The middle schools in Franklin County, Kentucky face significant challenges in improving academic performance, with both Elkhorn Middle School and Bondurant Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past three school years.
Despite higher spending per student at both schools, the academic performance remains below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 15% to 45% across different grade levels and subjects on the Kentucky Student Assessment (KSA) tests. Elkhorn Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.38%) compared to Bondurant Middle School (53.5%), which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.
The data suggests that the middle schools in Franklin County face significant challenges in improving academic performance and meeting the needs of their student populations. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to the schools' underperformance, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and targeted interventions, may be necessary to identify opportunities for improvement and help these schools better serve their communities.
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