Homer-Center School District

The Homer-Center School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School and Homer-Center Elementary School. The high school has seen fluctuating statewide rankings, ranging from 213 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 384 out of 634 in 2021-2022, while the elementary school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The high school outperforms the state and district averages in several key test score areas, including PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts, as well as Keystone Exams, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, the elementary school's test scores are more mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state and district averages, while others fall below.

One notable difference between the two schools is the socioeconomic factor. The elementary school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.91%) compared to the high school (28.98%), suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. This disparity may be contributing to the differences in academic performance observed between the two schools. Additionally, the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.6, while the elementary school has a ratio of 12.2, and the high school also has higher spending per student ($19,376) compared to the elementary school ($17,753), indicating a potential difference in resource allocation within the district.

Overall, the Homer-Center School District provides a mixed picture, with the high school demonstrating strong academic performance and the elementary school showing more varied results. The district's rankings and the differences in socioeconomic factors and resource allocation between the two schools suggest the need for further investigation to ensure equitable distribution of resources and support across the district's schools.