Summary:
The 42343 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Fordsville Elementary School, which serves students from grades K-6. While the school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, it faces some challenges in key subject areas like mathematics, where proficiency rates lag behind state and county averages.
Fordsville Elementary School's statewide ranking has ranged from 227th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 359th out of 684 in 2021-2022, indicating inconsistent academic performance. The school's reading proficiency rates are more promising, with some grades exceeding state and Ohio County averages. However, the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 68.72%, suggests it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Fordsville Elementary School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,960 could be leveraged to provide more individualized support and targeted interventions for students. By addressing the school's academic weaknesses, particularly in mathematics, and considering the unique needs of its student population, Fordsville Elementary School has the potential to improve its overall performance and better serve the educational needs of the 42343 zip code community.
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