Summary:
The 19136 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. While the schools in this area face challenges common to many urban districts, such as high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, one school stands out as a clear academic standout - New Foundations Charter School.
New Foundations Charter School significantly outperforms the other schools in the area, as well as the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages, on standardized test proficiency rates. Its students demonstrate proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher than the district and state in many subject areas and grade levels. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of just 1.4%. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the 19136 zip code area struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates.
While funding levels vary across the schools, from $15,123 per student at Northeast Community Propel Academy to $20,107 per student at New Foundations Charter School, this does not directly correlate with academic performance. The data suggests factors beyond just funding, such as the charter school model employed by New Foundations, may play a key role in driving its standout results. Overall, the 19136 school system faces significant challenges, but the success of New Foundations Charter School provides a potential model for improving outcomes in the area.
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