Summary:
The 18439 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Preston School, which serves grades K-8 and is part of the Wayne Highlands School District. While Preston School has access to significant resources, with high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 514 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,037 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024.
Preston School's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts are generally below the district and state averages, with the exception of a few grade levels. The school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.38% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges in supporting its student population and could benefit from a closer examination of its resource allocation and instructional practices.
Despite the school's access to resources, its declining performance and uneven academic outcomes across grade levels and subject areas indicate that there is room for improvement. The Wayne Highlands School District may need to work closely with Preston School to identify and address the specific factors contributing to the school's academic challenges and develop strategies to help it regain its footing and provide a more consistent and well-rounded education for its students.
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