Summary:
Universal Alcorn Charter School is the sole elementary school (grades KG-8) located in the Universal Alcorn Charter School district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years, with a 1-star rating, indicating significant academic challenges for its 461 students.
Despite spending a relatively high $16,689 per student, Universal Alcorn Charter School struggles to provide a high-quality education. Its test scores are significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 13.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade Math, with only 4.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 28.6%. Additionally, the school has a high dropout rate of 1.6%.
The school serves a student population with extremely high poverty levels, with nearly all students (99.78%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, and suggests a need for targeted interventions, additional resources, and support to help improve student outcomes at Universal Alcorn Charter School.
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