Summary:
The 40218 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing below the Jefferson County and state averages, a few schools stand out for their unique approaches and performance.
Klondike Lane Elementary is the top-performing elementary school in the data set, ranking in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools and boasting relatively strong test scores, especially in mathematics and reading. In contrast, Newcomer Academy and Minor Daniels Academy stand out for their unique student populations, serving immigrant/refugee students and students with behavioral/emotional needs, respectively. While these schools have very low test scores and graduation rates, these metrics likely reflect the challenges faced by their specialized student populations.
The data also reveals stark disparities in performance between the higher-performing elementary schools and the lower-performing middle and high schools, suggesting significant challenges in transitioning students from elementary to secondary education. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all the schools indicate that poverty is a significant factor influencing academic outcomes, with the schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students generally performing the poorest.
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