Summary:
The city of Tioga, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Williamson Senior High School and Russell B Walter Elementary School, both part of the Northern Tioga School District. While the high school struggles to meet state and district averages in some academic areas, the elementary school consistently outperforms these benchmarks, particularly in science. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Williamson Senior High School is ranked 255 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%. However, the school performs below the state and district averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, Russell B Walter Elementary School is ranked 632 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across multiple grade levels.
The data suggests a potential need to further investigate the factors contributing to the performance gap between the high school and elementary school, such as differences in resource allocation, staffing, and support systems for economically disadvantaged students. Understanding these dynamics could provide valuable insights to support the educational success of all students in the Tioga community.
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