Summary:
The city of Darby, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools that are part of the William Penn School District, including 3 elementary schools (Park Lane Elementary, Walnut Street Elementary, and Colwyn Elementary) and 1 middle school (Penn Wood Middle School).
While the overall performance of the schools in the district is relatively low, with proficiency rates well below state averages, Colwyn Elementary stands out as a bright spot, with some of the highest proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts among the elementary schools. In contrast, Walnut Street Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district, which is a positive indicator of the learning environment. The schools in the district serve a predominantly African American student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending across the 4 schools, ranging from $18,608 to $19,221 per student, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the schools in the William Penn School District and the state averages. This suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and distribution to ensure more equitable access to quality education across all its schools, and identify and implement targeted interventions to address the challenges facing these schools and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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