Summary:
The city of Irwin, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (West Hempfield Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School) and 1 middle school (West Hempfield Middle School) - all part of the Hempfield Area School District. The data reveals significant differences in school performance within the district, with Sunrise Elementary standing out as a top-performing institution while the other schools show more average or below-average results.
Sunrise Elementary School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has significantly higher proficiency rates than the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with 85.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 85.8% in English Language Arts. In contrast, West Hempfield Elementary School and West Hempfield Middle School have more average performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 41.3% to 61.2%.
The data also reveals that spending per student does not directly correlate with performance, as the school with the highest spending per student (West Hempfield Middle School) does not have the best results. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates at Sunrise Elementary are significantly lower than the other schools, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and educational outcomes.
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