Summary:
The Deer Lakes School District in Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools: Curtisville Pri Center (grades K-2) and East Union Intrmd School (grades 3-5). While both schools are performing reasonably well, East Union Intrmd School stands out with its exceptional test scores and science proficiency.
East Union Intrmd School has demonstrated stronger performance on PSSA tests in both Math and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math and ELA for all grades were 53.1% and 51.1%, respectively, outpacing the district and state. Additionally, East Union Intrmd School had an impressive 85.9% proficiency rate in PSSA Science for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district (67.9%) and state (65.8%) averages.
Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of students from lower-income households. However, the spending per student at both schools is relatively high, with Curtisville Pri Center spending $18,049 and East Union Intrmd School spending $18,213 per student in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios at both schools are relatively low, with Curtisville Pri Center at 13.5 and East Union Intrmd School at 12.1 students per teacher, suggesting a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
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