Summary:
The city of Herminie, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Yough Senior High School and H.W. Good Elementary School, both part of the Yough School District. While Yough Senior High School struggles with academic performance on Keystone Exams, H.W. Good Elementary School stands out with exceptional results on PSSA Math and Science assessments, significantly outperforming state averages.
Yough Senior High School has a strong 90.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate, indicating effective student support. However, its Keystone Exam proficiency rates lag behind the state in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, H.W. Good Elementary School's 3rd and 4th graders excel, with 66% and 56.9% scoring proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to state averages of 51.7% and 46.5% respectively. The elementary school also outperforms the district and state in PSSA English Language Arts.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. While H.W. Good Elementary spends $15,432 per student, Yough Senior High spends $17,101, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation across the district. The higher student-to-teacher ratio of 14 at H.W. Good Elementary is also an area for further investigation to ensure equitable access to educational resources. Overall, the data highlights the contrasting academic performance between the two schools, presenting opportunities for the district to learn from the elementary school's successful practices and address areas for improvement at the high school level.
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