Summary:
The 17065 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: W.G. Rice Elementary School and Mt Holly Springs Elementary School. While W.G. Rice Elementary appears to be a higher-performing school, Mt Holly Springs Elementary is struggling with significantly lower test scores and a lower district ranking.
W.G. Rice Elementary School has a smaller student population of 432 students, compared to 223 students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School. W.G. Rice also has a higher school district ranking at 213 out of 610 in Pennsylvania, while Mt Holly Springs is ranked 384 out of 610. Additionally, W.G. Rice has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 38.43%, compared to 59.64% at Mt Holly Springs, and higher spending per student at $15,981 versus $18,247 at Mt Holly Springs.
The data reveals a significant performance gap at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School, with the school consistently underperforming compared to the district and state averages across multiple PSSA assessments. This is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation to understand the root causes and implement targeted interventions. The contrasting school profiles in the 17065 zip code suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance and resource allocation at these schools, an area that could benefit from further analysis.
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