Summary:
The city of Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: West Perry Senior High School and West Perry Middle School, both part of the West Perry School District. While the high school stands out as a strong performer, the middle school appears to be more representative of the state and district averages.
West Perry Senior High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania high schools with a high of 90th out of 537 schools in 2020-2021. The school boasts an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its students outperform state and district averages on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature. In contrast, West Perry Middle School performs closer to the state and district averages, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and middle-of-the-pack rankings among Pennsylvania middle schools.
The data also reveals a stark difference in per-student spending between the high school and middle school, with the high school spending significantly more ($44,161 vs. $13,391). This disparity warrants further investigation, as it may indicate potential equity concerns, with the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the middle school (51.81%) compared to the high school (38.48%) suggesting that students from lower-income families may not be receiving the same level of support and resources as their more affluent peers. Additionally, both schools have a very high percentage of white students, with limited racial/ethnic diversity, which could be an area for the district to explore in terms of promoting greater inclusivity and representation.
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