Summary:
The Curwensville Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Curwensville Area Elementary School and Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School. Based on the available data, the elementary school appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming the junior/senior high school and state averages in various academic metrics.
The Curwensville Area Elementary School has a strong track record, reaching as high as 274th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2021-2022 SchoolDigger rankings. The school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in science and English language arts. Additionally, the elementary school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the junior/senior high school, suggesting a potentially more advantaged student population.
In contrast, the Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School struggles more, with lower proficiency rates than the district and state in many Keystone Exam and PSSA subjects. The junior/senior high school also spends more per student ($21,866) compared to the elementary school ($17,276), raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization at that school. Overall, the data suggests that the Curwensville Area Elementary School is the stronger performing school in the Curwensville Area School District.
Thank you for your feedback!