Summary:
The 19056 zip code area is home to three schools - two elementary schools (Buck Elementary and Schweitzer Elementary) and one middle school (Sandburg Middle School) - all part of the Neshaminy School District. The data analysis reveals that the elementary schools in this area are standout performers, with both Buck Elementary and Schweitzer Elementary significantly outpacing the district and state averages in PSSA proficiency across multiple subjects.
Buck Elementary, in particular, stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 396 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts impressive PSSA scores, with 85.7% of students proficient or better in Science, compared to 69.7% for the district and 65.6% for the state. Schweitzer Elementary also performs well, ranking 481 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. Both elementary schools demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, with their students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state levels.
In contrast, Sandburg Middle School's performance is more mixed, with its PSSA Math proficiency falling below the district and state averages, although its English Language Arts proficiency is on par with the district and above the state average. The data also reveals a range of socioeconomic diversity among the schools, with Buck Elementary having a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to Schweitzer Elementary and Sandburg Middle School. This diversity may contribute to the different performance levels observed, as socioeconomic factors can significantly impact student outcomes.
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