Summary:
The city of Scott Township, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Lakeland Junior/Senior High School and Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus, both part of the Lakeland School District. While the high school maintains strong graduation and low dropout rates, the elementary school emerges as the standout, consistently outperforming the high school and state averages on key academic metrics.
Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates than its counterpart and the state in PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments across multiple grade levels. For instance, in 3rd grade PSSA Math, the elementary school had a 62.3% proficiency rate, compared to the district's 52% and the state's 51.7%. In contrast, the high school lags behind the state averages in Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
Despite the academic disparity, both schools share a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white. The elementary school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning. The consistent performance gap between the two schools within the same district warrants further investigation to identify the factors contributing to the academic differences and develop strategies to address them, ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Lakeland School District.
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