Summary:
The 19015 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools - Coebourn Elementary School, Main Street School, and Parkside Elementary School. These schools serve students in the Penn-Delco School District and the Chester-Upland School District, and exhibit significant differences in academic performance and student demographics.
Coebourn Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School are the standout performers, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Main Street School struggles academically, with proficiency rates that are significantly below the district and state. The data suggests a potential correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance.
The racial diversity of the student population also appears to be a factor, with the more diverse schools, Coebourn and Parkside, performing better than the predominantly African American Main Street School. While Main Street School has a higher spending per student, this does not translate to better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and targeted interventions, may play a crucial role in student success.
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