Summary:
The 18504 zip code area of Scranton, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools that are part of the Scranton School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, a few standout schools demonstrate stronger academic results.
Frances Willard #32 Elementary School is the top performer, with over 50% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. The school's 4th grade students also excelled, with nearly 80% proficient or better in Science. In contrast, Charles Sumner #18 Elementary School also had strong performance, with over 30% of students proficient or better in Math and 40% in English Language Arts.
The data suggests that the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This may contribute to the generally lower academic performance compared to state averages. However, the variation in school performance, with some schools like Frances Willard #32 and Charles Sumner #18 standing out, indicates that there may be opportunities for the district to identify and replicate successful practices to improve outcomes across the area.
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