Summary:
The Owensboro Independent school district in Kentucky consists of 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 104 out of 159 in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks 137 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with strong test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate. Sutton Elementary School also ranks highly at 146 out of 685 and has impressive test scores, along with a 46.35% free/reduced lunch rate. On the middle school level, Owensboro Innovation Middle School stands out, ranking 133 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 3-star rating.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district. Schools with higher rates of economic disadvantage, such as Cravens Elementary and Emerson Academy, tend to have much lower test scores and academic outcomes. This suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. While Owensboro High School serves as the district's flagship with a 95.9% graduation rate, the lower-performing schools have significant room for improvement and could benefit from targeted interventions and support.
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