Summary:
The city of Claysville, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Claysville Elementary School, McGuffey High School, and McGuffey Middle School, all part of the McGuffey School District.
Claysville Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, exceeding district and state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency. The school's 4th grade PSSA Science proficiency rate of 84.9% is particularly impressive, well above regional benchmarks. In contrast, McGuffey High School lags behind in Keystone Exam proficiency for Algebra I and Biology, despite maintaining a high graduation rate and low dropout rate.
Across the district, there are some notable differences in student demographics and school funding. Claysville Elementary School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 49.7% compared to McGuffey High School at 30.55%. Spending per student also varies, with McGuffey High School spending the most at $21,314 per student. These factors may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance across the district.
Thank you for your feedback!