Summary:
The Canton Area School District in Pennsylvania has one standout elementary school, Canton Area Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's PSSA test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages across Math, Science, and English Language Arts, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which is favorable for providing individualized attention.
Despite serving a high-need student population, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Canton Area Elementary School has demonstrated strong academic performance. The school's Science PSSA scores, with 74.6% of students proficient or better, are particularly noteworthy. Additionally, the school district's per-student spending of $15,144 is above the state average, suggesting effective resource allocation to support student learning.
While Canton Area Elementary School has maintained consistent academic performance, there are some areas, such as 4th grade English Language Arts, where scores could be improved to better align with state averages. Overall, the data indicates that this school is a standout performer within the Canton Area School District, providing a strong educational foundation for its students despite the challenges of serving a high-need population.
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