Summary:
Sligo, Pennsylvania is home to a single elementary school, Sligo Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Union School District. While the school has a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance on standardized tests shows some areas of strength and areas needing improvement.
Sligo Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance in science, with 4th-grade students scoring significantly higher on the PSSA science assessment compared to district and state averages. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more variable, with some grade levels performing below district and state averages. In mathematics, the school generally performs better than the district and state, with proficiency rates ranging from 40% to 60.6% across different grade levels.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an extremely high percentage (99.6%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the student population faces significant economic disadvantages. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which may be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention to students. Overall, Sligo Elementary School has areas of strength, such as science performance, but also faces room for improvement, particularly in ELA, while serving a population with significant economic needs.
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