Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

The Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School District. With a total enrollment of 193 students, the school is focused on providing a STEAM-centered education. However, the district is ranked 510 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the school may be struggling to meet academic benchmarks.

The school's academic performance is below the state average in key areas. Math proficiency rates are just 28% compared to 40.4% statewide, with a particularly large gap in 4th grade. Science proficiency is closer to the state average at 61.1%, but still lags behind the 65.8% statewide rate. English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is also low at 36%, compared to 53% across Pennsylvania. The school serves a high-need student population, with 69.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's challenges, it does have some positive attributes, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-student spending that exceeds the state average. However, these factors have not translated into stronger academic outcomes for students. Further analysis would be needed to determine the root causes of the school's underperformance and develop strategies to improve student achievement at the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School within the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School District.