Summary:
The city of Alexandria, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School and Juniata Valley Elementary School, both part of the Juniata Valley School District. While the high school maintains a high graduation rate, its academic performance lags behind state averages, particularly in math and Keystone Exams. In contrast, the elementary school shows stronger performance in certain subject areas, such as 4th grade science, but faces higher socioeconomic challenges with a larger percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch.
At the high school level, Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School has a relatively small student enrollment of 386 students in grades 6-12 and a high graduation rate of 95.7%. However, the school struggles with low proficiency rates in math, ranging from 12.7% to 26.1% across grades 6-8, significantly below the state averages. The school also underperforms in Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates as low as 14.7% in Algebra I. In contrast, the Juniata Valley Elementary School, with 322 students in grades K-5, performs better in some areas, such as 79.6% proficiency in 4th grade science, compared to the state average of 74.1%.
The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic performance of these schools. The elementary school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 59.32%, compared to the high school's 34.97%. This disparity in socioeconomic status could contribute to the differences in academic outcomes between the two schools. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at the elementary school ($18,203) compared to the high school ($15,476) may indicate a focus on early intervention and support, which could be a factor in the relatively stronger performance in certain subject areas.
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