Summary:
The city of Tower City, Pennsylvania is home to two schools, Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Williams Valley School District. Unfortunately, the district as a whole is ranked 505 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that the schools in this area are struggling academically.
Both Williams Valley Elementary and Williams Valley Junior/Senior High have significantly lower academic performance compared to state averages, particularly in math and Keystone exam proficiency. The schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% and 97.5% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, respectively. Despite the low academic outcomes, the schools have relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resources may not be the primary factor driving the poor performance.
On a positive note, the high school maintains a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate. However, the overall academic challenges at both the elementary and secondary levels remain a concern for the community. Further investigation into the underlying causes and potential interventions would be necessary to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in Tower City.
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