Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40212


Summary:

The 40212 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Jefferson County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 141 out of 159 in the state with a 1-star rating, a few schools in the 40212 area stand out.

Western Middle School for the Arts has the highest test scores in the area, with 6th-8th grade students performing above the Jefferson County and Kentucky averages in most subjects. However, the school is still ranked in the bottom 25% of Kentucky middle schools. In contrast, The Academy @ Shawnee, a 6-12 grade magnet high school, has the lowest test scores and graduation rates in the area, with only 4-13% of 11th graders proficient in ACT English, Math, and Reading, and an 80% four-year graduation rate.

Overall, the schools in the 40212 zip code area generally perform below the Jefferson County and Kentucky averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 9-37% in 3rd-5th grade reading, compared to county averages of 36-40% and state averages of 46-50%. All of the schools have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to over 90%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. Despite the challenges, the schools are investing significant resources, with above-average spending per student, and maintaining relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a focus on providing a quality education despite the obstacles.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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