Summary:
The 18032 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school charter school. While the schools share the same geographic area, they exhibit significant disparities in academic performance and resources.
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School and Catasauqua Middle School both have consistently low statewide rankings, with Sheckler Elementary ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, Sheckler Elementary stands out for its relatively high science proficiency rates, while Catasauqua Middle School has stronger English Language Arts performance. In contrast, the Innovative Arts Academy Charter School has the lowest statewide rankings among the 3 schools, with 0% proficiency in math across all grade levels.
The data also reveals significant funding disparities, with the charter high school spending only $2,265 per student, compared to $17,636 and $18,430 per student at the elementary and middle schools, respectively. Additionally, all the district-run schools have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. These factors likely contribute to the challenges these schools face in improving academic outcomes and providing equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 18032 zip code area.
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