Summary:
The city of Darby, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the William Penn School District. While the district as a whole performs below state averages in math and English language arts, Colwyn Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both subjects compared to the district and state.
Colwyn Elementary ranks in the top 992 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools, placing it in the top 15% statewide. In contrast, the other Darby elementary schools, Park Lane Elementary and Walnut Street Elementary, rank in the bottom 15-20% of the state. Penn Wood Middle School also has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%, which is positive, but its overall academic performance is still below state averages.
Across all 4 schools, the student populations face high levels of economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 100% to 100.64%. This suggests a need for additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by these economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Colwyn Elementary's success demonstrates that effective teaching practices and other factors can help students in the William Penn School District achieve higher levels of academic proficiency.
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