Summary:
The city of Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the Montour School District and the Sto-Rox School District.
Montour Elementary School and Montour High School are the standout schools in the area, consistently ranking in the top 15% and top third of Pennsylvania schools, respectively. These schools have strong test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in math and English Language Arts, and maintain high graduation rates. In contrast, the Sto-Rox schools struggle academically, with very low proficiency rates and a concerning 78.6% graduation rate at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School.
The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the relatively affluent Montour schools outperforming the economically disadvantaged Sto-Rox schools. Despite spending significantly more per student, the Sto-Rox schools are underperforming compared to the lower-spending Montour schools, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving academic outcomes. Additionally, the data reveals significant racial disparities, with the majority-white Montour schools outperforming the majority-Black Sto-Rox schools, highlighting the need to address systemic inequities and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the area.
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