Summary:
The Lehighton Area School District in Pennsylvania has one elementary school, Lehighton Area Elementary Center, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is relatively large, with 998 students enrolled, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.5, slightly lower than the state average.
While the school spends more per student ($15,590) than the state average, its academic performance on standardized tests like the PSSA is generally below the state average, particularly in Math. The school's Science proficiency rates are above average in 4th grade but below average overall, and its English Language Arts performance is mixed, with some grades performing better than others. With a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Lehighton Area Elementary Center is performing below average compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools.
The high percentage of students (55.01%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which can present challenges in terms of academic achievement. Despite the school's higher spending, its consistent underperformance on key metrics indicates that addressing the needs of this student population will likely require a multifaceted approach beyond just increased funding.
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