Summary:
The 18439 zip code area has only one elementary school, Preston School, which is part of the Wayne Highlands School District. While the district is ranked 91 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and rated 4 out of 5 stars, Preston School itself has a lower statewide ranking and rating, suggesting it may not be a standout school in the region.
Preston School has 144 students enrolled, with a 1.4% dropout rate in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is generally below the district and state averages in both math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, except for a few grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Preston School's math and ELA proficiency rates were below the district and state averages for all grade levels. Similarly, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's math and ELA proficiency rates were below the district and state averages for most grade levels, with a few exceptions.
Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it has a high spending per student ($24,296) and a low student-teacher ratio (9.1). Additionally, 62.5% of Preston School's students received free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be impacting its academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Preston School is struggling academically and may not be effectively utilizing its resources to address the needs of its student population.
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