Summary:
The Greater Johnstown School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative cyber academy. The district serves a community facing significant economic challenges, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools, Greater Johnstown Elementary School stands out as the largest with 1,181 students, but it has the lowest statewide ranking, scoring in the bottom 1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The school's test scores are well below state averages, with only 8.7% proficient or better in PSSA Math and 11% in PSSA English Language Arts. In contrast, the district's Cyber Academy has the smallest enrollment of 120 students but the lowest test scores, with 0% proficient or better in PSSA Math and only 4% in PSSA English Language Arts.
Across the district, graduation rates are slightly below the state average at 87.9%, and dropout rates are relatively low, ranging from 1.4% to 1.5%. However, the district's high spending per student, between $14,845 and $17,760, has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that the Greater Johnstown School District is facing systemic challenges in providing quality education to its students, and a comprehensive review and improvement plan may be necessary to address these issues.
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