Summary:
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in this analysis, with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school is a public charter located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and serves a predominantly African American (82.95%) student population, with high levels of economic disadvantage as indicated by 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School is significantly underperforming, with PSSA test scores well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate is 28.9%, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Despite higher-than-average spending of $17,737 per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6, the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education and prepare its students for academic success.
The high poverty levels and demographic composition of the student population at Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Factors such as systemic inequities and institutional racism may also be playing a role in the school's underperformance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of these issues and help the school and its students succeed.
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