Pottstown School District

The Pottstown School District in Pennsylvania consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Barth Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School significantly outperforming the other schools in the district.

Barth Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in Math (50.8%), Science (73.5%), and English Language Arts (50.8%) compared to the district and state averages. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.5. Rupert Elementary School also performs well, with the highest proficiency rates in Math (35%) and Science (74.5%) among the elementary schools, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9. In contrast, the district's overall proficiency rates are generally low compared to the state averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

The data also reveals high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all schools, ranging from 99.89% to 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, which may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions. Despite the district's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the data highlights the need for more effective strategies to address the significant achievement gaps and improve student outcomes across the Pottstown School District.