Summary:
The Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school located within the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School district. Serving students from grades K-5, this charter school faces academic challenges, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts (ELA) falling significantly below the state averages.
The Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School has a statewide ranking of 1209 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5. In PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, the school's proficiency rates are generally lower than the state averages, with math proficiency at 28% compared to the state average of 40.4%, science proficiency at 61.1% compared to the state average of 65.8%, and ELA proficiency at 36% compared to the state average of 53%. However, the school's math proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades are higher than the state averages in 2022-2023.
The school faces additional challenges, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 69.43% in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $16,570 and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 16:1, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in boosting student achievement and providing a better educational experience for the community.
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