Summary:
The city of Chicora, Pennsylvania has just one public elementary school, Chicora Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the Karns City Area School District. While the district is ranked 359 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating, Chicora Elementary's performance shows some strengths and areas for improvement.
Chicora Elementary's PSSA science proficiency rates are a standout, significantly exceeding the state average across all grade levels. However, the school's math proficiency lags behind the state, with rates ranging from 23.9% to 47% compared to the state average of 37.3% to 51.4%. ELA proficiency is mixed, with 3rd grade above the state average but 5th and 6th grade below. Compared to the district, Chicora Elementary's PSSA scores are generally lower, except for 3rd grade math and 4th grade science.
Other factors to consider are Chicora Elementary's relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 27.03%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and its per-student spending of $14,123, which is above the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is slightly lower than typical. Overall, Chicora Elementary's performance suggests potential areas for improvement in curriculum, instruction, and targeted interventions, particularly in mathematics, while building on its science strengths.
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