Summary:
The city of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools: Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy, a public school serving grades PK-5, and Propel Cs-East, a public charter school serving grades K-8. Both schools are ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools and have a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy has 561 students and spends $22,077 per student, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally below state averages, with the exception of science proficiency. The school has a high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. In contrast, Propel Cs-East, with 346 students, spends $18,285 per student, which is lower than the state average. Propel Cs-East's test scores are also below state averages, with some exceptions in 6th-8th grade English Language Arts.
The data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the low academic performance of these schools, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and resource allocation, in order to identify areas for improvement and support. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the local community served by the Woodland Hills School District and the Propel CS-East district.
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