Summary:
There is only one elementary school located within the Laboratory Charter School district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Laboratory Charter School serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade and has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past few years.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in math (3.4% vs. 39.3%), science (20.2% vs. 65.6%), and English language arts (17.5% vs. 53.8%). Despite spending a relatively high $22,602 per student, the school's overall ranking of 1488 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools indicates that it is struggling to effectively educate its student population, which is predominantly African American (92.46%) and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (55.4% eligible for free/reduced lunch).
The combination of extremely low academic achievement, persistent low rankings, and high per-student spending suggests that there are significant challenges at Laboratory Charter School that need to be addressed in order to improve student outcomes. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and support systems could provide valuable insights to help drive much-needed improvements.
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