Summary:
The 17747 zip code area has only one school, Sugar Valley Rural Charter School, an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 474 students.
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School stands out for its high percentage of students (99.79%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also struggles academically, with proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone exams significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite the school's high spending of $17,396 per student, which is higher than the state average, this investment does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
The school's 87.9% four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, while its 1.4% dropout rate is lower than the state average. The school has a 10.4 student-teacher ratio, which is lower than the state average. Overall, the data suggests Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further examination of the school's practices and implementation of targeted interventions may be necessary to support student success.
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