Summary:
The Harrisburg City School District in Pennsylvania is home to 5 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes, the data reveals some key insights about the performance and characteristics of these schools.
Based on the available data, there are no clear standout elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District. All 5 schools - Benjamin Franklin School, Melrose School, Foose School, Scott School, and Downey School - perform well below state averages on key metrics like math and English language arts proficiency. The highest-performing school appears to be Melrose School, which had the best test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas compared to the other schools in the district.
Despite high per-student spending levels ranging from $23,011 to $27,242, the schools continue to struggle with extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments. For example, in 2023-2024 the district-wide math proficiency rate was just 5.7%, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Additionally, all 5 schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating very high levels of economic disadvantage. These systemic challenges suggest the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes.
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