Best Public Schools in Duquesne, PA


Summary:

The city of Duquesne, Pennsylvania has only one school, Duquesne Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 439 students. This school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high poverty levels, and limited resources.

Duquesne City School District has struggled to provide quality education, with Duquesne Elementary School ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger ranking system. The school's proficiency rates on PSSA tests are significantly below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. This suggests that the school is facing significant academic challenges that need to be addressed.

The student population at Duquesne Elementary School is characterized by high levels of economic disadvantage, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has a racially diverse student body, with a majority African American population. These factors may contribute to the school's academic struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support. The low spending per student, at just $69 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, suggests that the school may be operating with limited resources, which could impact its ability to provide comprehensive educational programs and support services.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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