Summary:
The city of Jefferson, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School and Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School, both part of the Jefferson-Morgan School District. While the schools share a similar demographic makeup with a high percentage of white students, their academic performance and other key metrics paint a mixed picture for the district.
Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with math proficiency, particularly in grades 5 and 6, and has a high free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 54.44%. In contrast, the school performs well in 4th grade science PSSA, with 80% proficiency compared to the state average of 74.1%. At the Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School, the academic challenges continue, with the school ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Significant performance gaps on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates well below state averages, are a major concern.
Across both schools, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility and the relatively high per-student spending suggest that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may be contributing to the academic performance issues. Additionally, the higher dropout rate at the middle/high school compared to the elementary school is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Overall, the Jefferson-Morgan School District faces several challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and a comprehensive, data-driven approach will be necessary to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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