Summary:
The 40220 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The standout school in this area is Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top 3 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Seneca High School has struggled with low test scores and graduation rates, well below the Jefferson County district and state averages.
Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary stands out with exceptional academic performance, with 76-88% of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments, compared to just 31-36% for the district and 43-50% statewide. The school's success is evident across multiple subjects, including Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing/Mechanics. In contrast, Goldsmith Elementary and Alex R. Kennedy Elementary have shown more mixed performance, with some grade levels and subjects meeting or exceeding district and state averages, while others fall short.
The data also reveals significant differences in school characteristics, such as free/reduced lunch rates, per-student spending, and student-teacher ratios. Greathouse/Shryock Traditional has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate at 21.78%, while Goldsmith Elementary and Binet School have the highest rates at 70.35% and 64.29%, respectively. These differences in student demographics and resource allocation may contribute to the varying academic outcomes observed across the schools in the 40220 zip code area.
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