Summary:
The Pequea Valley School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged community.
The standout school in the district is Pequea Valley High School, which ranks 180 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and boasts a 4-star rating. With a high graduation rate of 91.9% and low dropout rate of 0.4%, the high school also demonstrates strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state average on Keystone Exams. In contrast, the middle school, Pequea Valley Intrmd School, lags behind the state in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency, suggesting an area for improvement. Among the elementary schools, Salisbury Elementary School outperforms Paradise Elementary School and the district/state averages on PSSA assessments.
Across the district, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 44.47% to 58.57%. This, coupled with the variation in per-student spending, from $20,733 to $25,636, suggests the district may need to allocate resources strategically to support the needs of its diverse student body and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.
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