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, including low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is alarmingly low, with only 4.5% of 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Similar disparities are observed in English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 1.9% and is ranked 1465 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Despite the school's high spending of $22,222 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the academic outcomes remain poor. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes. The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's challenges and underscores the need for comprehensive, long-term interventions to address the systemic issues facing Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney.