Summary:
The 16510 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 4 elementary schools, with two standout performers - Rolling Ridge Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. These two schools, part of the Harbor Creek School District, significantly outperform the Erie City School District schools, JoAnna Connell School and Diehl School, in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.
The Harbor Creek schools have significantly higher PSSA proficiency rates, with Rolling Ridge Elementary and Clark Elementary ranking 170th and 84th, respectively, out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. These schools also have lower rates of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates of 40.51% and 36.3%, compared to the Erie City schools' rates of 100% and 99.37%. Additionally, the Harbor Creek schools spend more per student, with Clark Elementary at $14,246 and Rolling Ridge Elementary at $13,389 per student, compared to the Erie City schools' lower spending of $10,805 and $9,421 per student.
The stark contrast in academic performance and student demographics between the Harbor Creek and Erie City school districts highlights the need to address systemic inequities in education. Policymakers and education stakeholders should prioritize ensuring equitable access to high-quality resources and opportunities for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background, to promote academic success and social mobility.
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