Summary:
The Aliquippa School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Aliquippa Elementary School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School. Both schools are performing poorly, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and low overall rankings compared to state averages.
Aliquippa Elementary School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School have very low proficiency rates on the PSSA and Keystone exams, well below the state averages. For example, in 3rd grade math, Aliquippa Elementary School had only 11.3% proficiency, compared to the state average of 51.7%. In Algebra I, Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School had only 2.9% proficiency, compared to the state average of 34.1%. Both schools also have 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom 5% of schools in Pennsylvania.
The schools in the Aliquippa School District face significant socioeconomic challenges, with a majority African American student population and very high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools are still struggling to improve student outcomes, indicating that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive improvement plan that addresses the root causes of the poor academic performance.
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