Deep Roots Charter School

Deep Roots Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades KG-7 in the Deep Roots Charter School district. With an enrollment of 284 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania over the past three years, indicating persistent challenges in providing quality education to its students.

According to the data, Deep Roots Charter School has significantly lower test scores in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) compared to the state averages, with proficiency rates of just 13.3% in Math and 23.7% in ELA, compared to the state's 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rates are also lower than the state's, at 44.2% proficient or better compared to the state's 65.8%. Despite the school's high spending per student ($21,331) and relatively small class sizes (student-teacher ratio of 11.8), these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.

While the specific free and reduced lunch rate for Deep Roots Charter School is not provided, the data suggests that the school likely serves a high-need population, as charter schools often cater to underserved communities. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and student demographics may be necessary to identify the root causes of the low academic achievement and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.