Summary:
The Spring Grove Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to three elementary schools: Spring Grove Elementary School, New Salem Elementary School, and Paradise Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Among the three schools, New Salem Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 264 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and consistently earning a 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating over the past three years. The school excels in PSSA Math and Science assessments, with over 74% proficiency rates across all grades. Spring Grove Elementary School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, and maintaining a 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating.
In contrast, Paradise Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments, falling below the district and state averages. This school also has the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While Paradise Elementary School has the highest per-student spending, its academic performance lags behind the other two schools, highlighting the complex relationship between funding and educational outcomes.
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