Summary:
The city of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania is home to three elementary schools: Coebourn Elementary School, Main Street School, and Parkside Elementary School. These schools serve students in the Penn-Delco School District and the Chester-Upland School District.
Based on the data, Parkside Elementary School appears to be the standout performer in the Brookhaven area. Parkside has the highest overall proficiency rates on PSSA tests, with 59.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 67.3% in English Language Arts. The school also excels in Science, with 91.7% of students proficient or better. In contrast, Main Street School lags significantly behind, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages across all subject areas.
While Main Street School spends the most per student at $25,826, this high spending does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes. The school also has a concerning 1.6% dropout rate. Parkside Elementary, on the other hand, has been improving its performance over the past few years, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Understanding the strategies that have led to Parkside's improvement could provide valuable insights for the other schools in the area.
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