Summary:
The city of Alverton, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Southmoreland Senior High School and Southmoreland Primary Center, both part of the Southmoreland School District. While the high school boasts a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, it underperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, particularly in Algebra I. In contrast, the primary center serves a higher-need student population, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Southmoreland Senior High School stands out for its four-year graduation rate of 89.6%, which is above the state average, and its low dropout rate of 1.3%, lower than the state average. However, the school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in Algebra I (4.8% vs. 34.1%), Biology (48.4% vs. 50.7%), and Literature (59.5% vs. 65.3%), indicating a need for academic interventions. Southmoreland Primary Center, on the other hand, has a higher per-student spending of $14,146, compared to $12,475 at the high school, suggesting a focus on early childhood education.
The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities, with Southmoreland Primary Center having a high percentage of students (66.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 41.78% at the high school. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the needs of the younger, higher-need student population. Additionally, both schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, which may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to this demographic composition and the district's efforts to promote inclusivity and representation.
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