Summary:
The city of Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania has only one public elementary school, George A Ferrell Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the East Lycoming School District. The school has 156 students enrolled and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1.
George A Ferrell Elementary School has shown a mix of academic performance on the PSSA assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 47.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, outperforming the district average of 44.8% and the state average of 41.7%. However, in PSSA English Language Arts, the school had 55.2% of students proficient or better, exceeding both the district average of 48.1% and the state average of 48.5%. The school's performance in PSSA Science was particularly strong, with 76.2% of students proficient or better, surpassing the district average of 70.2% and the state average of 65.8%.
The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 42.95%. The school's spending per student is $14,397, which is higher than the state average, suggesting the district is allocating significant resources to support the school. Overall, the analysis of this single school highlights the need for a deeper examination of the factors influencing its academic performance, resource allocation, and strategies to address any challenges faced by the student population.
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