Best Public Schools in Kinzers, PA


Summary:

The city of Kinzers, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Pequea Valley High School and Pequea Valley Intrmd School, both part of the Pequea Valley School District. While Pequea Valley High School is a standout performer, the middle school appears to be struggling in certain areas.

Pequea Valley High School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania high schools and maintains a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance. The school boasts an impressive 87.5% 4-year graduation rate and student test scores that significantly outperform state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, Pequea Valley Intrmd School lags behind, with a lower 3-star rating and math proficiency rates that are particularly concerning, with only 27.9% of students scoring proficient or better.

Both schools invest significant resources into education, with high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios. However, the performance gaps suggest that simply spending more may not be enough, and targeted interventions and instructional strategies may be needed to drive better outcomes, especially at the middle school level. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the middle school, point to a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying ways to support student success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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