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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19023


At a glance
5
Schools
2,076
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedColwyn Elementary School992nd of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
Biggest riser
Colwyn Elementary School up 197 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Walnut Street Elementary School 8.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 19023 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Southeast Delco School District or the William Penn School District. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with low proficiency rates and high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, a few schools stand out as top performers.

Colwyn Elementary School is the clear standout, with the highest proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels, as well as the highest 4th grade science proficiency. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the other schools in the data set. In contrast, Harris School and Penn Wood Middle School have lower overall proficiency rates but still perform better than the other schools in the area.

The data reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes within the 19023 zip code, with the schools in the William Penn School District generally outperforming the school in the Southeast Delco School District. This suggests that factors beyond just student-teacher ratios, such as district-level resources and support, may be more important drivers of student success. Addressing these disparities and supporting the lower-performing schools will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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