Summary:
The city of Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania has just one public elementary school, Ross Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the Lake-Lehman School District. While the district is ranked 180 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating, Ross Elementary School itself has a 3-star rating and ranks 762 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Ross Elementary School stands out for its exceptional science proficiency, with 81% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better, well above the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with math performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.8% to 55.8% across grade levels, below the district and state. In contrast, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are above average, ranging from 47.7% to 73.5% proficient or better.
Despite its challenges, Ross Elementary School spends a relatively high $19,153 per student, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with nearly 45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's overall performance and ranking, which has remained relatively consistent over the past three school years.
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