Carbondale Area School District

The Carbondale Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Carbondale Elementary School and Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School. Both schools perform significantly below state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often less than half the state's levels, suggesting systemic challenges within the district.

Carbondale Elementary School is ranked 1306 out of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its math and English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 10.5% to 21.9% and 18.5% to 30.6%, respectively, well below the state averages. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 74.87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $17,352, the school's performance metrics indicate a need for improvement.

At the high school level, Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School is ranked 549 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and also has a 1-star rating. Its math and English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 9.6% to 17% and 26.9% to 28.9%, respectively, again significantly below state averages. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are also low, ranging from 23.7% to 48.7%. However, the school maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%, suggesting that it is able to keep students engaged and on track to complete their education.