Summary:
The city of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Tamaqua Elementary School, Tamaqua Area Senior High School, and Tamaqua Area Middle School. These schools are part of the Tamaqua Area School District and serve a community with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Tamaqua Area Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with strong Keystone Exam results, a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%, and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. In contrast, Tamaqua Area Middle School faces challenges, particularly in PSSA Math proficiency, where it falls below the district and state averages. Tamaqua Elementary School excels in PSSA Science proficiency, outperforming the district and state, but struggles with Math and English Language Arts proficiency.
The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest potential resource allocation and staffing disparities that may contribute to the observed performance differences. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement within the district. The analysis can inform decision-making and guide targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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