Summary:
The city of Carbondale, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School and Carbondale Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Carbondale Area School District and serve students from the surrounding community.
Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer. Both Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School and Carbondale Elementary School consistently score below the state average on key metrics such as test scores, school rankings, and graduation rates. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 13.3% of 7th graders and 5.6% of 8th graders at the junior/senior high school were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state averages of 33.2% and 26%, respectively.
The schools also face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 45% of students at both schools receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may be contributing to the academic struggles observed. Additionally, there is a notable disparity in per-student spending, with Carbondale Elementary School spending $17,755 per student compared to $14,521 per student at the junior/senior high school. Overall, the data suggests that the Carbondale Area School District as a whole needs to implement comprehensive strategies to address the systemic issues and improve educational outcomes for its students.
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