Summary:
The data provided focuses on a single public elementary school, Park City Elementary School, located in the 42160 zip code and serving grades PK-6. With a total enrollment of 382 students, Park City Elementary School has a predominantly White student population (84.82%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (6.28%), African American (2.62%), and students of two or more races (6.02%). However, the school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, social studies, and editing/mechanics falling below the Barren County and state averages across multiple grade levels.
The high percentage of students (70.16%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Park City Elementary School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may be contributing to the academic underperformance. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, the school's overall academic performance has declined in recent years, with a drop from a 2-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in the last two school years. This trend indicates the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern and improve student outcomes.
In summary, while Park City Elementary School is the only school in the provided data set for the 42160 zip code, the analysis reveals significant academic challenges that warrant further investigation and strategic planning to support student success. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and declining performance over time suggest the need for a focused effort to identify and address the root causes of the underperformance, with the ultimate goal of providing a high-quality education for all students in the community.
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