Summary:
Independence Charter School West is the sole elementary school located within the Independence Charter School West district. Serving grades K-8, this school is situated in a high-poverty area and is struggling academically, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Independence Charter School West has an enrollment of 833 students, with an extremely high percentage (99.76%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is well below state averages, with proficiency rates in math, science, and ELA all significantly lagging behind the Pennsylvania benchmarks. For example, only 8.7% of students are proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 40.4%.
Despite the low academic outcomes, the school spends a relatively high amount per student ($17,132) compared to the state average. This suggests that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the school's struggles, and other factors such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership may play a more significant role. The school's dropout rate of 1.6% in 2022-2023 is relatively low, but still higher than the state's average. With only one elementary school in the district, there are no clear standout schools to compare against, but the data paints a picture of a low-performing, high-poverty school in need of comprehensive improvement strategies.
Thank you for your feedback!