Summary:
The city of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school within the Burrell School District. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools, with the elementary schools consistently outperforming the middle and high school on standardized tests and other metrics.
Bon Air Elementary and Stewart Elementary stand out as the highest-performing schools in the district, with strong proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, as well as relatively low student-teacher ratios. In contrast, Charles A Huston Middle School and Burrell High School have struggled, with lower-than-average proficiency rates on standardized tests and declining performance over the past few years.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district may be contributing to the lower academic performance, particularly at the middle and high school levels. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique challenges faced by students from lower-income backgrounds. By addressing these disparities and focusing on evidence-based strategies, the Burrell School District can work towards ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.
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