Summary:
The 18109 zip code area of Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative charter schools. These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 88.88% to 100%.
Among the standout schools in this area is Executive Education Academy Charter School, an alternative charter school that outperforms the other schools in the data set. It has higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts, as well as a high graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. Another strong performer is Ritter Elementary School, which has higher proficiency rates than the other elementary schools in the area.
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and resources across the schools. Spending per student ranges from $2,541 at Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School to $17,207 at Mosser Elementary School. This suggests that the alternative charter schools may be providing better educational outcomes for students in this area, despite serving a high-need population. Further investigation is needed to understand the underlying factors contributing to these differences in performance and funding.
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