Summary:
The Shelby County school district in Kentucky is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Heritage Elementary and Simpsonville Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.
Heritage Elementary and Simpsonville Elementary rank among the top 25% of elementary schools in Kentucky, with high test scores and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have 54-74% of students proficient or better in reading and 53-64% proficient or better in math across grades 3-5, significantly outperforming the Shelby County and state averages. In contrast, the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Southside Elementary and Clear Creek Elementary, have proficiency rates ranging from 15-26% in 3rd grade math.
The data suggests these performance differences may be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. However, the analysis also indicates that even the lower-performing schools have room for improvement, with proficiency rates in the 30-40% range in some subject areas. Addressing these disparities and supporting all schools in the district to reach their full potential will likely be a key priority for Shelby County moving forward.
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