Summary:
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School is the sole middle school located in the Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School district, serving grades 5-9 with an enrollment of 414 students. The school is struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's 1-star rating and 780 out of 891 statewide ranking suggest significant room for improvement.
Academically, only 5.4% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and just 25.7% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 53% statewide. Science proficiency was also low, with only 21.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, versus the state average of 54.5%. The school's high dropout rate of 1.6% further indicates challenges in supporting student success.
While Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School spends a relatively high $19,383 per student, the data suggests the school may not be using its resources effectively to improve academic outcomes. With 96.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school appears to be serving a disadvantaged population that requires additional support and resources to overcome the academic hurdles it is facing.
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