Summary:
The 19126 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Ellwood School and Rowen William School) and 1 middle school (Wagner Gen Louis Middle School). These schools serve a predominantly low-income community, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three institutions.
Among the schools in this area, Ellwood School stands out as the top performer, consistently exceeding the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages in PSSA Math, English Language Arts, and Science proficiency. Ellwood School's strong academic performance may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. In contrast, Wagner Gen Louis Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and resources among the schools, with Ellwood School spending over $32,000 per student, compared to just $19,552 per student at Rowen William School. This suggests that the allocation of funding and resources may be a contributing factor to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools in the 19126 zip code area.
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