Summary:
The 19026 zip code area in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Upper Darby School District. While the schools share a common district, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance, with Aronimink Elementary School standing out as the top performer and Charles Kelly Elementary School lagging behind.
Aronimink Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the top 40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in Math (57.1%), Science (82.2%), and English Language Arts (59.3%) among the schools in the data set. In contrast, Charles Kelly Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, often well below the district and state averages. This disparity in academic performance may be linked to the schools' socioeconomic differences, as all the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, but the rates vary from 95.04% at Upper Darby Senior High School to 100% at several elementary schools.
The data also reveals challenges facing the Upper Darby School District as a whole, with most schools ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania schools. This suggests the district may need to address equity concerns and ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to quality education. The presence of the Upper Darby Kindergarten Center indicates a focus on early childhood education, which could have positive long-term impacts on student outcomes if the district can replicate the success of standout schools like Aronimink Elementary.
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