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's academic performance is generally below the district average, it exceeds the state average in most subject areas and maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.0%. The school serves a predominantly White student population, with over half of the students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Academically, Preston School's math proficiency rates range from 27.3% to 54.5%, compared to the district average of 38.4% to 64.4% and the state average of 26% to 46.5%. In science, the school's proficiency rates range from 63.7% to 78.6%, outperforming both the district average of 71.4% to 84% and the state average of 57% to 74.1%. Similarly, the school's ELA proficiency rates, ranging from 42.8% to 75%, are above the state average of 51.8% to 54.5%, though still below the district average of 63.5% to 76%.
Despite the lower academic performance compared to the district, Preston School's small size, with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its ability to maintain a low dropout rate and provide more individualized attention to students. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending of $23,815 may be due to factors such as the rural location or the provision of additional support services for the economically disadvantaged student population.
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