Summary:
The Norristown Area School District operates 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students in the Norristown area. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout elementary schools but lower-performing middle and high schools.
The top-performing schools in the district are Paul V Fly Elementary School and Cole Manor Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts compared to the district and state averages. Another strong performer is Davenport Elementary School, which excels in science proficiency.
In contrast, the district's middle and high schools, including Norristown Area High School, lag behind the state averages in academic performance. The district's graduation rate of 87.5% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is relatively low. The district's schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with most schools having free/reduced lunch rates of 100%, which likely contributes to the challenges the district faces in improving student achievement. However, the success of the elementary schools suggests that with the right strategies and investments, the district can improve outcomes for its students.
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