Summary:
The Cornell School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Cornell Elementary School and Cornell High School. While Cornell Elementary School demonstrates relatively strong academic performance in certain subject areas, Cornell High School struggles with low proficiency rates across standardized tests.
Cornell Elementary School stands out for its high proficiency rates in 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts, as well as exceptional 4th grade Science scores. However, the school serves a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Cornell High School has a graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, but its students perform well below district and state averages on PSSA and Keystone Exams.
Both schools have high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resources are not the primary factor impacting academic performance. The data highlights a potential disconnect in the educational progression from elementary to high school, which the district may need to address through targeted interventions and support services for its high-need student populations.
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