Summary:
The city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools, Heights Terrace El/Middle School and Arthur Street Elementary School, both part of the Hazleton Area School District. The district is ranked 492 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Based on the available data, neither school stands out as an exceptional performer. Both schools have relatively low proficiency rates on the PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests compared to the state averages, with Heights Terrace El/Middle School scoring just 14% proficiency in Math and 24.6% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. Additionally, both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, the data suggests a need for improvement in academic achievement across the district. Heights Terrace El/Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, indicating a significant challenge in supporting student learning and development. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.
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