Summary:
The Purchase Line School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School and Purchase Line Elementary School. The data reveals a mixed picture of school performance, with the junior/senior high school seeing fluctuating rankings but recent improvements, while the elementary school maintains more consistent academic outcomes.
The junior/senior high school is ranked 188 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earns a 4-star rating, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%. It outperforms the district and state averages in Keystone Exam proficiency for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, the elementary school outperforms the district and state in PSSA proficiency for Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with a particularly strong 78% proficiency rate in 4th grade Science.
Both schools face resource challenges, with low spending per student and high free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary school. Addressing these equity concerns could be an important focus for the district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Identifying and replicating the successful practices in Science and English Language Arts could also be a valuable strategy for the district to consider.
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