Summary:
The Easton Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools within the district, with Shawnee Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School, and Tracy Elementary School standing out as the top performers.
Shawnee Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. The school also has the highest student-teacher ratio, indicating smaller class sizes, and spends the least amount per student compared to the other schools. Meanwhile, Paxinosa Elementary School, Cheston Elementary School, and March Elementary School have the lowest performance, with rankings in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
The analysis also reveals that the schools with the highest spending per student, such as March Elementary School and Tracy Elementary School, do not necessarily have the best performance on PSSA tests. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may play a crucial role in driving student achievement. Additionally, all schools in the district have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the lower performance of some schools.
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