Summary:
The Pottsgrove School District in Pennsylvania consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a high-need student population, with all schools having an exceptionally high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 98.9% to 99.7%.
Among the standout schools in the district, Pottsgrove Senior High School boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 87.9% and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 64.9% in Literature, 58.4% in Biology, and 41.7% in Algebra I. In contrast, Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, particularly in 3rd grade PSSA Math with 54% proficiency.
While the district as a whole underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, the data reveals a concerning trend of declining statewide rankings for Pottsgrove Middle School and Pottsgrove Senior High School, from 3 stars to 2 stars. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student, from $19,414 to $24,166, may indicate potential funding disparities within the district that could be impacting student outcomes.
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