Jim Thorpe Area School District

The Jim Thorpe Area School District consists of 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students in the Jim Thorpe area. The data analysis reveals notable differences in the performance and demographics of these schools.

L B Morris Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently scoring above the district and state averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts. With a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, the school appears to have a more advantaged student population compared to the other elementary school, Penn-Kidder Campus, which has a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students and lower academic performance. Meanwhile, Jim Thorpe Area High School maintains a 2-star rating and performs below the district and state averages in Keystone Exams for Algebra I, but performs better in Biology and Literature.

Across the district, the data reveals significant disparities in student demographics and academic performance, with socioeconomic factors potentially playing a role. While Jim Thorpe Area High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, the overall 2-star ratings for all three schools indicate a need for improvement in the district to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.