Summary:
The 40219 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Jefferson County school district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in this area stand out.
Hartstern Elementary and Slaughter Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools, with stronger proficiency rates on state assessments compared to their peers. Southern High, the only high school in the data set, stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 84.7%, though it still struggles with low proficiency rates on state tests.
Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing below state and district averages on assessments and having high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. However, the standout performance of a few schools suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from and replicate successful practices to improve outcomes for all students in the 40219 zip code area.
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