Summary:
The city of Darlington, Pennsylvania has only one school, Big Beaver Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the data set is limited to this single school, the analysis provides valuable insights into its performance and characteristics.
Big Beaver Elementary School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with its PSSA test scores in Math and English Language Arts falling below the state averages. However, the school's Science proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state average, indicating a strength in this subject area. Compared to the Big Beaver Falls Area School District, Big Beaver Elementary School generally outperforms the district in PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and Science.
The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 12.5 is lower than the state average, suggesting a commitment to providing resources and support for students. However, the effectiveness of this spending and the small class sizes in improving academic outcomes should be further analyzed.
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