Summary:
The Northampton Area School District consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Northampton area. The district's schools display a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions like Moore Elementary School and Lehigh Elementary School ranking among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
The Northampton Area High School stands out as a strong performer, with a high 93.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. The high school also outperforms the district and state averages on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature where 69.3% of students scored proficient or better. In contrast, the district's elementary schools show some variation in their academic outcomes, with factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, potentially playing a role in student success.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, the elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratios, such as Moore Elementary, appear to have better academic outcomes, highlighting the potential benefits of smaller class sizes.
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