Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney

Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 710 students, the school faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low academic performance and high levels of economic disadvantage among its student population.

The school's test scores are alarmingly low, with only 4.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are much lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a concerning 1.6% dropout rate, and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $22,222, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and effective resource allocation.

Given the school's consistently low performance, high dropout rate, and high levels of economic disadvantage, it is clear that Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney is in need of significant improvement. The school's leadership and the Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney district should work to identify and address the root causes of the school's challenges, and implement evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students.