Summary:
The Allegheny Valley School District in Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Acmetonia Elementary School and Springdale Junior/Senior High School. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, they exhibit distinct strengths and challenges.
Acmetonia Elementary stands out for its exceptionally high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at nearly 100%. However, the school's academic performance lags behind state averages, particularly in 6th grade math. In contrast, Springdale Junior/Senior High boasts a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state on Keystone Exams in Literature and Biology, despite lower performance in Algebra I.
The data also reveals notable differences in resource allocation, with Acmetonia Elementary spending $21,120 per student, compared to $20,642 per student at Springdale Junior/Senior High. Additionally, Springdale's lower student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9 may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes relative to Acmetonia's ratio of 11.9.
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