Summary:
The city of Westfield, Pennsylvania is home to two schools, Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School and Westfield Area Elementary School, both part of the Northern Tioga School District. While Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 82 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and outperforming state and district averages on key academic metrics, Westfield Area Elementary School lags behind on many PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.
Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. The school also outperforms the state and district on Keystone Exams, with 74.5% of students proficient or better in Biology and 81.9% in Literature. In contrast, Westfield Area Elementary School struggles academically, with 100% of its students eligible for free/reduced lunch, a potential indicator of socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the high school ($20,263) and the elementary school ($15,525) is an interesting finding that could be explored further to understand the resource allocation and potential impact on academic outcomes. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools, with a predominance of white students, may be an area to consider in terms of diversity and inclusion efforts within the Northern Tioga School District.
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