Summary:
The 19149 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Philadelphia City School District. These schools serve a high-poverty student population, with all students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools in this area, Mayfair School stands out as the highest-performing, with the best overall PSSA test scores in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Mayfair School has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in Math (27%) and Science (45.8%), as well as the highest proficiency rate in English Language Arts (38.6%) across all grades. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Ziegler William High School and Allen Ethan School, struggle to meet state and district averages, with particularly low proficiency rates in Math and Science.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,634 to $18,190, the schools in this data set generally perform below the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages on PSSA tests. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as the high-poverty environment and unique challenges faced by these schools, may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes. Addressing these underlying socioeconomic and resource challenges will be crucial in improving educational opportunities for students in the 19149 zip code area.
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