Summary:
The Punxsutawney Area School District in Pennsylvania has one elementary school, Punxsutawney Area Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-6. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 759 to 851 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5.
While Punxsutawney Area Elementary School has shown strengths in science proficiency, with 82.1% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to the district's 69.6% and the state's 65.8%, the school faces challenges in English Language Arts, where its 45.8% proficiency rate lags behind the district's 47.5% and the state's 53%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.32% of the student population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic performance challenges.
Despite the school's fluctuating performance, the Punxsutawney Area School District spends a relatively high amount per student, at $17,337 for the 2021-2022 school year. This investment in education may indicate a commitment to supporting the needs of the district's students, but it will be important to analyze how these funds are being utilized and their impact on student outcomes.
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