Summary:
The city of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. While a few schools, like Daniel J Flood Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School, show some bright spots in certain grade levels, the district as a whole is consistently underperforming, ranking 460 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 1 out of 5 stars.
The schools in Wilkes Barre face significant challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to state averages. However, Daniel J Flood Elementary stands out, with the highest proficiency rates in PSSA Math, PSSA English Language Arts, and PSSA Science across all grades. In contrast, Dodson Elementary has the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates but struggles in other grades and subjects.
The high poverty levels, with all schools having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the relatively high student-teacher ratios, especially at the elementary level, may be contributing factors to the district's overall low academic performance. Targeted interventions and support, along with a focus on improving the quality of education, will be crucial for the Wilkes-Barre Area School District to address these challenges and provide a better learning environment for its students.
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