Pan American Academy Charter School

Pan American Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Pan American Academy Charter School district located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 739 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past three years, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pan American Academy Charter School struggles significantly, with proficiency rates on the PSSA tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's math proficiency ranged from 2.9% to 11.9%, compared to the state averages of 37.3% to 51.4%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency ranged from 9.2% to 41.2%, compared to the state averages of 51.5% to 55.8%. The school's high dropout rate of 1.6% and very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (99.59%) further highlight the challenges it faces in providing a quality education to its students.

Despite the high per-student spending of $21,836 and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1, Pan American Academy Charter School has been unable to overcome its persistent academic struggles. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement.