Summary:
The city of Plains, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in the quality of education provided by these schools, with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District STEM Academy standing out as an exceptional institution, while the other schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District struggle to meet academic standards.
The Wilkes-Barre Area School District STEM Academy is a high-performing school that has consistently ranked among the top 3-7 high schools in Pennsylvania over the past 3 years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and exceptional academic performance, with 93.3% of students proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Biology and 100% proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature. In contrast, the other high school in the district, Wilkes-Barre Area High School, ranks much lower at 511 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-star rating and significantly lower proficiency rates on Keystone Exams.
The data also reveals that the Solomon/Plains Middle School and Solomon/Plains Elementary School demonstrate lower-than-average proficiency rates on PSSA exams compared to the state and district averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by the district extend beyond the high school level. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at these schools, as well as the significant racial and ethnic diversity of the student populations, highlight the need for the district to ensure equitable access to high-quality education and support for all students, regardless of their background.
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