Pottstown School District

The Pottstown School District consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Pottstown area. While the district faces significant challenges in improving academic performance, a few schools stand out based on the available data.

Barth Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts among the elementary schools, as well as the second-best student-teacher ratio. Franklin Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which could be a positive factor for student learning. At the high school level, Pottstown Senior High School has a respectable 84.7% four-year graduation rate, higher than the middle school's 0.2% dropout rate.

However, the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, often scoring well below the state averages. All schools in the district are ranked in the bottom half of their respective grade levels statewide, with significant racial and economic disparities in student outcomes. Addressing these systemic challenges, including staffing and resource allocation, will be crucial for the Pottstown School District to improve student performance and provide a high-quality education for all its students.