Summary:
The Carmichaels, Pennsylvania area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Carmichaels Area Elementary Center, Carmichaels Area High School, and Carmichaels Area Middle School. While the high school stands out as a relative bright spot, the elementary and middle schools face challenges in academic performance that warrant further investigation.
Carmichaels Area High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 151 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts an impressive 87.5% 4-year graduation rate and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with 45.4% proficiency in Biology and 40.6% in Literature for 11th graders. In contrast, Carmichaels Area Middle School struggles, with only 14% proficiency in math across all grades.
The Carmichaels Area Elementary Center stands out for its relatively high 73.8% proficiency rate in PSSA Science, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the middle school's 57% proficiency in 8th grade science suggests a potential disconnect in curriculum alignment and teaching practices across grade levels. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle schools, indicate a need to consider socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.
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