Best Public Schools in Coraopolis, PA

The city of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The standout performer in the area is David E. Williams Middle School, which has consistently ranked in the top 10% of Pennsylvania middle schools for the past three years and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the two schools in the Cornell School District - Cornell Elementary School and Cornell High School - appear to be underperforming, with low statewide rankings and test scores significantly below the state average.

David E. Williams Middle School stands out for its excellent performance, with over 70% of students proficient or better in both math and English language arts across all grade levels. The school also has a low dropout rate of 1.4%, which is below the state average. In comparison, the Cornell schools have much lower test scores, with proficiency rates often below 50%. However, these schools do have relatively low student-teacher ratios and low dropout rates, indicating they are able to retain and graduate a significant portion of their students.

The data also reveals that the Cornell schools spend significantly more per student than the state average, yet their performance lags behind. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving school performance. The high free/reduced lunch rates at the Cornell schools, reaching 100%, highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, which may contribute to the lower academic outcomes.