Summary:
The city of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/High School, both part of the Jenkintown School District. While both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, Jenkintown Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution in the state.
Jenkintown Elementary School is ranked in the top 19% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 60.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and an impressive 87.3% proficient or better in PSSA Science. In contrast, Jenkintown Middle/High School, while still performing well, does not stand out as strongly as the elementary school, with test scores generally above the state average but lagging behind the district's overall performance.
The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Jenkintown Elementary School has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 20.05%, indicating a student population from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, while Jenkintown Middle/High School has a slightly higher rate of 21.71%. Additionally, the elementary school spends $18,199 per student, while the middle/high school spends $26,019 per student, potentially due to the increased resources and programs required for older students.
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