Summary:
The city of Aldan, Pennsylvania has only one public elementary school, Aldan Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the William Penn School District. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Aldan Elementary School's proficiency rates in PSSA tests are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 17.6% of students proficient in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school also performs below the district's average proficiency rates in most cases. This persistent struggle with academic achievement is likely exacerbated by the school's high poverty level, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the high per-student spending of $18,607, Aldan Elementary School's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school's challenges highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the students' academic difficulties and help them reach their full potential.
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