Summary:
The 17267 zip code area is home to two schools, Southern Fulton Elementary School and Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Southern Fulton School District. While the elementary school performs slightly below the state average in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, it excels in PSSA Science. The junior/senior high school, on the other hand, has a high graduation rate of 97.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, but struggles with Keystone Algebra I proficiency.
Both schools have a significantly higher percentage of white students (93-95%) compared to the state average, indicating a lack of racial diversity. The elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 44.62% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, compared to 39.38% at the junior/senior high school. Additionally, the junior/senior high school spends more per student ($22,109) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (14.4:1) than the elementary school ($17,118 per student, 12:1 ratio).
Overall, the schools in the 17267 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges. While the junior/senior high school excels in student retention and graduation, both schools face academic performance issues, particularly in mathematics. The significant racial homogeneity and socioeconomic disparities between the two schools also warrant further investigation and potential interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Southern Fulton School District.
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