Brockway Area School District

The Brockway Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Brockway Area Elementary School and Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests and ranking in the top 22% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while the high school has more mixed results and a lower 2-star rating.

Brockway Area Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, with students demonstrating proficiency rates ranging from 52.8% to 83.7% across different grade levels and subjects on the PSSA tests. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population, and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, the Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School has proficiency rates ranging from 40.8% to 78.9% on PSSA and Keystone Exams, sometimes falling below the state average.

The data also reveals that the Brockway Area School District spends more per student at the high school level ($17,308) compared to the elementary school ($15,657), which raises questions about the allocation of resources and the potential impact on student achievement. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools (around 48%) may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be affecting student performance. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Brockway Area School District, highlighting both areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.