Canton Area School District

The Canton Area School District in Pennsylvania has two schools: Canton Area Elementary School and Canton Junior/Senior High School. The data reveals that the elementary school outperforms the high school in several key areas, including PSSA Math and Science test scores, while the high school maintains a strong graduation rate and low dropout rate.

The elementary school stands out for its exceptional performance on PSSA Math and Science tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 39% to 81.9%, well above the state average. However, the school faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the high school performs better on PSSA English Language Arts tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 53.6% to 64.7%, but struggles with Keystone Exam performance, particularly in Algebra I, where the proficiency rate is only 5.3% compared to the state average of 34.1%.

Despite the disparities in academic performance, both schools in the Canton Area School District face significant economic challenges, with high free and reduced lunch rates of 100% at the elementary school and 87.5% at the high school. This economic context may be a crucial factor in understanding the schools' performance and the resources available to support student learning. The district may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the identified areas of concern and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.