Athens Area School District

The Athens Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a district-wide pattern of academic underperformance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, coupled with significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

The standout schools in the district include Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School, which has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 100% and the highest per-student spending at $20,231, and Harlan Rowe Middle School, which has the highest statewide ranking among the schools and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.7.

The data also shows that the elementary and middle schools generally have proficiency rates below the state averages in Math and English Language Arts, with some exceptions in Science. Additionally, all three elementary and middle schools have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, while Athens Area High School has a lower percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients at 84.34%. These findings suggest that addressing the systemic issues through targeted interventions and resource allocation strategies may be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Athens Area School District.