Summary:
The 17566 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Clermont Elementary School and Quarryville Elementary School - both part of the Solanco School District. While the district is ranked 402 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating, the two schools show some notable differences in their performance and metrics.
Quarryville Elementary School stands out with a higher statewide ranking, placing 677 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools compared to Clermont's 909 ranking. Quarryville also boasts a higher percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments, particularly in the 2023-2024 school year. However, both schools perform below the state average in these subjects, though they excel in Science with over 80% proficiency.
Other key differences include Quarryville's higher spending per student ($17,865) compared to Clermont ($16,395), as well as a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 12.8 at Quarryville versus 11.8 at Clermont. Both schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates around 47%. While Quarryville outperforms Clermont, the data suggests that the Solanco School District as a whole faces challenges in meeting state proficiency standards, indicating a need for district-level improvements.
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