Summary:
The city of Connellsville, Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Connellsville Area School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 426 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
At the elementary level, Bullskin Elementary School and Dunbar Township Elementary School demonstrate strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, West Crawford Elementary School lags behind. As students progress to the secondary level, academic achievement tends to decline, with Connellsville Area Senior High School and Connellsville Area Middle School struggling to maintain proficiency rates on par with the state.
A common challenge across the district is the high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.64% to 100% of the student population. This suggests that the Connellsville community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning and achievement. Despite the high poverty rates, the district's spending per student is only slightly above the state average, raising questions about whether the schools have adequate resources to support their students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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