Summary:
The city of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is home to 7 schools that are part of the Upper Darby School District, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet state standards.
Aronimink Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to the other elementary schools. In contrast, Charles Kelly Elementary School is the lowest performing, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Hillcrest Elementary School also had strong academic results, as well as the highest spending per student in the district.
Across the district, graduation rates at Upper Darby Senior High School were 87.9% in 2023-2024, while dropout rates at both the high school and Drexel Hill Middle School were 1.4%. However, test scores on state assessments were generally below state averages, particularly in Math. The data also reveals high poverty levels, with all schools having very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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