Summary:
The 40214 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Jefferson County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in this area demonstrate the potential for improvement.
Kenwood Elementary is the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in math, reading, and other subjects, often exceeding the district and state averages. It also has the highest 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the group. Meanwhile, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, a public magnet middle school, also outperforms the other middle schools in the area, though its overall performance is still quite low.
The other schools in the 40214 zip code generally struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in math and reading, falling well below district and state averages. However, the data suggests that with the right resources, support, and strategies, these schools have the potential to improve and provide better educational opportunities for the students in this community, which faces significant economic challenges with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all the schools.
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