Summary:
The city of Hughesville, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Hughesville Junior/Senior High School and Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School, both part of the East Lycoming School District. The high school has seen significant improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 467th to 219th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools, and increasing its SchoolDigger rating from 2 to 3 stars. The elementary school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating, despite a slight decline in its statewide ranking.
Both schools have demonstrated strong performance in PSSA Science, with the high school achieving 61.6% proficiency and the elementary school reaching 75.4% proficiency for all grades in 2023-2024, exceeding the state average. The high school has also seen a notable improvement in Keystone Exam proficiency rates, with 61.1% in Algebra I, 56.9% in Biology, and 61.6% in Literature for 11th grade. Meanwhile, the elementary school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in PSSA Math, indicating a focus on mathematics education.
The relatively low student-teacher ratios of 15.4 at the high school and 14.9 at the elementary school suggest a commitment to providing personalized attention and support for students. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and areas of improvement for both schools, providing valuable insights for the district and community to build upon.
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