Summary:
The city of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools that serve students from early childhood through high school, all part of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. While the district faces significant challenges in providing a quality education, a closer look at the data reveals some standout schools and areas of concern.
The Kennedy Early Childhood Center stands out as a high-need school, with 99.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention. In contrast, the GNA Elementary Center is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 1275 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, with only 21.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math.
Across the district, the data paints a concerning picture of consistently low performance. The Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School has a 85.2% four-year graduation rate and low Keystone Exam scores, with only 13.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, 32.5% in Biology, and 60.1% in Literature. The middle and elementary schools also struggle with low proficiency rates on the PSSA exams. This underperformance may be linked to the high poverty levels, with 88.8% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $10,136 to $15,576.
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