Summary:
Manchester Academic Charter School is the sole elementary school located in the Manchester Academic Charter School district, serving grades K-8. The school has consistently underperformed on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state average in both Math and English Language Arts. Despite high per-student spending and a small student-teacher ratio, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, 100% of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Manchester Academic Charter School is ranked 1205 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's PSSA test scores in Math range from 2.4% to 32.5% proficiency, compared to the state average of 28.6% to 51.4%. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 20% to 45%, well below the state average of 51.5% to 55.8%. While the school's Science proficiency rates are closer to the state average, the overall academic performance remains a significant concern.
With a student-teacher ratio of 26.2 and per-student spending of $25,083, the school appears to have adequate resources, but these have not translated into improved student outcomes. The high poverty level, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's struggles. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as resource allocation, staffing challenges, and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, will be crucial in order to improve educational outcomes for the children of Manchester Academic Charter School.
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