Summary:
The Mount Carmel Area School District operates three schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces several challenges, including high rates of economic disadvantage, below-average academic performance, and relatively low graduation rates.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School stands out for having an exceptionally high percentage of students (99.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic hardship among the student population. In contrast, Mount Carmel Area JH has an impressive 0% dropout rate, while Mount Carmel Area High School struggles with a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 81.7%.
Across the district, test scores on the PSSA and Keystone Exams are well below state averages, particularly in math. For example, only 23.4% of 3rd graders at the elementary school scored proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Despite these academic challenges, the district spends more per student than the state average, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and identify areas for improvement.
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