Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky - Metcalfe County Elementary School. This school serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Metcalfe County school district.
Metcalfe County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 24% to 35% and in Reading from 33% to 52%, compared to state averages of 41% to 43% and 46% to 50%, respectively. The school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 73.58%, and the Metcalfe County school district is ranked 144th out of 159 districts in the state and also has a 1-star rating.
While the school has a relatively high spending per student of $11,992, the consistently low performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population suggest that the funding may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the community. The district-level challenges also indicate that the issues faced by Metcalfe County Elementary School may be reflective of broader systemic problems that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes in the area.
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