Summary:
East Pennsboro Area School District has one middle school, East Pennsboro Area Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with math proficiency rates below the district and state averages, but stronger performance in English Language Arts and science compared to state benchmarks. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a 50.44% free and reduced-price lunch rate, which may impact academic outcomes. However, the district's higher-than-average per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8 suggest resources are being allocated to support student learning.
East Pennsboro Area Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 410 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2023-2024 to 451 out of 883 in 2021-2022. The school's math proficiency rates are consistently lower than the East Pennsboro Area School District and state averages, indicating an area for potential improvement. In contrast, the school's performance in English Language Arts and science is relatively stronger, but still lags behind the district averages, suggesting a need to address academic gaps across subject areas.
Despite the school's academic challenges, the district's higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,833 and lower student-teacher ratio may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. By addressing the school's academic performance gaps, particularly in mathematics, and leveraging the available resources, East Pennsboro Area Middle School can work to better support its students and drive improved educational outcomes.
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