Summary:
The city of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Williamsburg Community Elementary School and Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Williamsburg Community School District. While the elementary school performs relatively well in certain subject areas, the high school lags behind in overall academic achievement, with both schools seeing a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years.
The elementary school stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in PSSA Science tests, exceeding the state average, as well as stronger performance in PSSA English Language Arts compared to Math. However, the school ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, the junior/senior high school has an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate, above the state average, and relatively strong performance in PSSA English Language Arts, but struggles with Keystone Exam proficiency, particularly in Algebra I.
The data suggests a disparity in resource allocation within the district, with the high school spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the elementary school. This, coupled with the declining statewide rankings and differences in academic performance across the school levels, indicates a potential need for the district to examine its educational programs, curriculum alignment, and targeted interventions to address the disparities and improve overall student outcomes.
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