Summary:
The Lackawanna Trail School District has one elementary school, Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 524 students. This school appears to be a relatively strong-performing institution within its district and the state of Pennsylvania.
Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with its statewide ranking fluctuating in recent years. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in math, where 53.9% of students scored proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 47.1% for the district and 41.7% for the state. The school's science proficiency rates are also very strong, with 81.8% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 77.1% statewide.
While the school's math and science scores are impressive, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more mixed, with 3rd and 6th grades performing well but 4th and 5th grades lagging behind the district and state averages. Additionally, the school faces challenges related to supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with nearly half of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's strong academic performance, despite these challenges, is commendable, and there may be opportunities to address uneven ELA performance and continue to support students from diverse backgrounds.
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