Summary:
The 40272 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 struggles, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in this area show promise.
Medora Elementary is the top performer, ranking 391 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating. It has significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade math and reading. Johnsontown Road Elementary also performs relatively well, ranking 587 out of 685 and earning a 1-star rating, with above-average proficiency rates in several grade levels. The other schools in the 40272 zip code generally struggle, with most ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky schools and having proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Spending per student varies, with the higher-spending schools tending to perform better academically. Student-teacher ratios also differ, with the lower ratios generally corresponding to higher-performing schools. Overall, the data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, suggesting inequities in educational opportunities and resources within the Jefferson County school district.
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