Summary:
The city of Coudersport, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Coudersport Area Elementary School and Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Coudersport Area School District. The elementary school consistently ranks in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and demonstrates strong academic performance, while the junior/senior high school has more fluctuating statewide rankings and mixed results on standardized tests.
Coudersport Area Elementary School stands out with its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional performance on PSSA tests, exceeding state and district averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School has shown more variability in its statewide rankings, ranging from the top 30% to the bottom 40% of Pennsylvania high schools. However, the high school boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 1.6%.
The data also reveals some socioeconomic disparities, with Coudersport Area Elementary School having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (50.18%) compared to the junior/senior high school (35.64%). Both schools, however, have relatively low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student, indicating a focus on providing ample resources and personalized attention. The district may need to further investigate the factors contributing to the fluctuations in high school academic achievement and explore ways to optimize the use of these resources.
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