Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is the sole school in the data set, serving grades K-5 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As a public charter school, it is part of the Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District, which is ranked 568 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 3 years, with rankings between 1317 and 1369 out of 1526-1534 schools. Its proficiency rates on PSSA tests are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with math proficiency ranging from 11.3% to 14.9% compared to the state average of 40.4% to 51.4%. Additionally, 75.6% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the low academic performance, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1. However, the school's spending per student of $1,345 is lower than the state average, which may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning.