Summary:
The Northwestern School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the elementary schools and the middle/high school, with the elementary schools consistently outperforming the district and state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency.
Northwestern Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 455 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Northwestern Senior High School and Northwestern Middle School have struggled to meet the district and state performance benchmarks, with declining statewide rankings and Keystone Exam/PSSA proficiency scores.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges across the district, with high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at all schools. This suggests that the district may need to address resource allocation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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