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South Allegheny Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving 578 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the South Allegheny School District, which is ranked 454 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's focus on resource allocation, with spending per student increasing from $12,156 in 2019-2020 to $20,009 in 2021-2022, South Allegheny Elementary School consistently performs below the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 39.9% in Math, 79.5% in Science, and 47.3% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Multi-racial students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
When compared to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Jefferson Hills Intermediate School and Park Elementary School, South Allegheny Elementary School's academic performance is significantly worse. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School had proficiency rates of 71.3% in Math, 91.1% in Science, and 73.2% in ELA, far exceeding South Allegheny's performance. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 99% in recent years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for this underserved population.
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