Summary:
The 19027 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school. Overall, the schools in this area are performing well academically, with McKinley School and Myers Elementary School standing out as top performers, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
McKinley School, part of the Abington School District, has a majority white student population and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 29.37%. It outperforms both the state and district averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency, while spending the least per student at $18,775. In contrast, Myers Elementary School, part of the Cheltenham School District, has a majority African American student population and a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 50.99%. However, it also outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA proficiency, despite having the highest spending per student at $27,964.
Elkins Park School, the lone middle school in the 19027 zip code area, has a more diverse student population and a free/reduced lunch rate of 45.69%. Its academic performance is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the district average and others falling below. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a significant role in student achievement across these schools.
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