Summary:
The 41649 zip code area in Kentucky is home to two schools: May Valley Elementary School, a traditional elementary school, and Renaissance Learning Center, an alternative school. While May Valley Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school, the data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes between the two institutions.
May Valley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Kentucky elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Floyd County and state averages across multiple grade levels. Additionally, May Valley Elementary has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students (72.9%) compared to the alternative school (89.41%), and its per-student spending ($15,261) and student-teacher ratio (15.2) are also favorable.
In contrast, the Renaissance Learning Center alternative school struggles academically, with 0% proficiency rates in math and low single-digit proficiency in English and reading on the ACT exam. The school also has a 0% 4-year graduation rate, indicating significant challenges in supporting student success. These disparities highlight the importance of school type and specialized programs in shaping educational outcomes, as well as the potential need for additional resources and support to address the economic challenges faced by the broader community.
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