Summary:
The 40513 zip code area in Kentucky is home to two schools - Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Rosa Parks Elementary School, both part of the Fayette County school district. While both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, Rosa Parks Elementary stands out as a high-achieving institution, consistently ranking among the top 10-30 elementary schools in Kentucky.
Rosa Parks Elementary excels in mathematics and reading, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates ranging from 71% to 80%, far surpassing the district and state averages. In contrast, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School performs above the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in most subject areas, with 11th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 44% to 56%. The high school also boasts a strong 93.9% four-year graduation rate.
The difference in school performance may be attributed to factors such as resource allocation and socioeconomic status of the student population. Rosa Parks Elementary spends $13,933 per student, while Paul Laurence Dunbar High School spends $12,801 per student. Additionally, Rosa Parks Elementary has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 15.01%, compared to 45.58% at the high school, indicating a more affluent student population at the elementary school.
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