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Southern Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 569 students. The school is part of the Southern York County School District, which is ranked 139 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Southern Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 62.6% in Math, 79.5% in Science, and 69.9% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts, where the proficiency rates were 71% and 73%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54% and 53.6%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.1% of students identifying as White, which is less diverse compared to some nearby schools like Dallastown Elementary School (78.26% White) and York Township Elementary School.
Southern Elementary School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.48% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, such as Friendship Elementary School (36.03%) and Dallastown Elementary School (56.52%). The school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $15,145 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Loganville-Springfield Elementary School ($14,199) and Manheim Elementary School ($15,759). This higher spending may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it is important to note that other factors, such as teacher quality and instructional practices, also play a significant role in student success.
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