Deer Lakes School District

The Deer Lakes School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The district's standout performer is Deer Lakes Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in the state and demonstrates strong academic achievement, with students scoring well above the state average on standardized tests.

At the elementary level, East Union Intrmd School also shows promise, with its 3rd and 4th graders outperforming the state average on PSSA exams in English Language Arts. However, the district's schools vary in their levels of economic disadvantage, with the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 27.79% at Deer Lakes High School to 49.34% at East Union Intrmd School.

Overall, the Deer Lakes School District appears to have a mix of strong-performing and middle-of-the-pack schools, with the middle school standing out as an academic standout. The district serves communities with varying levels of economic need, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance and per-student spending across the schools, ranging from around $12,000 at the high school to nearly $29,000 at one of the elementary schools.