Summary:
The York City School District in Pennsylvania is home to 8 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a low overall ranking, a few standout schools within the district are outperforming their peers.
The top-performing school in the district is Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy, which ranks 1073 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in math, science, and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels. It also has the highest spending per student at $25,583 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 8.1. Other high-performing schools include Goode School, which has the highest science proficiency rates, and McKinley School, which has the highest math proficiency rates.
Despite these standout schools, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance within the district. All schools have a 100% free or reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. The findings suggest that the quality of education and resources available to students can vary greatly, even within the same school district. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students have access to a quality education will be crucial for the York City School District to improve its overall performance and provide a brighter future for its students.
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