Summary:
The 17090 zip code has only one school, Carroll Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the West Perry School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA proficiency rates, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.
Carroll Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 742 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 1,046 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's proficiency rates in Math range from 31.6% (5th grade) to 53.2% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 41.7%, while in English Language Arts, the rates range from 29.8% (5th grade) to 48.9% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 48.5%.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at over 100% in the 2023-2024 school year. While the resources invested in the school, as evidenced by the high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, suggest a commitment to supporting student learning, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect a commensurate level of performance. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the challenges faced by Carroll Elementary School and improve student achievement.
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