Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40508

The 40508 zip code area of Lexington, Kentucky is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and much higher proficiency rates than the Fayette County and Kentucky averages. In contrast, Booker T. Washington Elementary School has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky elementary schools with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The high-performing STEAM Academy ranks 25th out of 290 Kentucky high schools, with much higher proficiency rates than the district and state on assessments. However, two other high schools, Success Academy and Fayette County Learning Center, have concerning 0% four-year graduation rates. The data suggests that factors such as student-teacher ratios and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the wide performance gap observed among the schools in this area.