Summary:
The 40207 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in this community, with Dunn Elementary and St. Matthews Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools, consistently outpacing the Jefferson County district and state averages in multiple subjects and grade levels.
In contrast, Waggener High School lags behind the district and state in graduation rates and proficiency scores, particularly in mathematics and reading. The elementary schools generally perform better, with Dunn and St. Matthews demonstrating that high-performing schools can exist within the same district as lower-performing ones. Understanding the practices and strategies employed at these successful elementary schools could provide valuable insights for improving the performance of Waggener High.
The schools in the 40207 area also exhibit a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, student-teacher ratios, and spending per student, which may be contributing factors to their varying levels of academic achievement. Further investigation into the allocation of resources and their impact on student outcomes could be valuable in addressing the disparities and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in this community.
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