Summary:
The Smethport, Pennsylvania area is home to two schools: Smethport Area Elementary School and Smethport Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Smethport Area School District. The elementary school serves grades K-6, while the junior/senior high school covers grades 7-12.
Smethport Area Elementary School stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in PSSA Science and English Language Arts, as well as strong PSSA Math performance. However, the school serves a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a low-income student population. In contrast, the junior/senior high school impresses with a 90.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, though its academic proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I, are lower than the elementary school.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the district may want to consider addressing the lack of racial diversity. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary ($18,327) and junior/senior high ($22,550) schools suggests a need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student success across the educational journey.
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