Summary:
The Wyoming Valley West School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district faces academic challenges, with all schools performing significantly below state averages, one school stands out as a potential bright spot.
Dana Elementary Center ranks the highest among the district's elementary schools, placing 1095 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school outperformed the district and state averages in math, science, and English language arts proficiency across multiple grade levels, and had the highest percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA science at 78.6%. In contrast, State Elementary Center, Chester Street Elementary School, and Third Avenue Elementary School all performed significantly below state averages in these key subjects.
Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $12,791 to $19,731, the academic performance of the schools remained relatively low. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more significant drivers of student success. Additionally, all 4 schools had 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population that may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the district.
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