Summary:
The Harlan Elementary School is the sole elementary school located within the Harlan Independent school district in Kentucky. Despite serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 65.8% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Harlan Elementary School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating above-average performance.
Harlan Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading for 3rd and 4th grades meeting or exceeding state levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade reading proficiency rate was 58%, compared to 50% statewide. While the school's 4th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 39% is slightly below the state average of 43%, the school's overall performance suggests it is effectively serving its students despite the socioeconomic challenges it faces.
Compared to other schools in the state, Harlan Elementary School is ranked 299 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top half of the state. Additionally, the Harlan Independent district as a whole is ranked 24 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is also rated 4 stars, further highlighting the strength of the educational opportunities available in this area.
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