Summary:
The city of Homer City, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School and Homer-Center Elementary School, both part of the Homer-Center School District. While the high school consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools with strong test scores and graduation rates, the elementary school lags behind, ranking in the bottom half of the state's elementary schools.
Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School stands out with its 3-star rating, impressive 53.3% proficiency in PSSA Math and 75.6% in PSSA ELA, as well as a high 87.5% graduation rate and low 1.6% dropout rate. In contrast, Homer-Center Elementary School struggles, with a lower 2-star rating and weaker performance in PSSA Math and ELA, despite strong science scores. The elementary school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 55.91%, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population.
The disparity in performance between the high school and elementary school suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the elementary school. Ensuring equitable resource allocation and addressing socioeconomic factors could help bridge the gap and improve outcomes for all students in the Homer-Center School District.
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