Summary:
The 19078 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Lakeview Elementary and Leedom Elementary) and 1 middle school (Ridley Middle School) - all part of the Ridley School District. The data reveals that Leedom Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in Math and Science. Lakeview Elementary also performs well, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. In contrast, Ridley Middle School lags behind the elementary schools in overall academic performance.
The spending per student varies across the schools, with Leedom Elementary spending the most at $23,843 per student, and Ridley Middle School spending the least at $20,901 per student. This suggests a potential link between resources and student outcomes, as Leedom Elementary's strong academic performance coincides with its higher spending. However, the relationship is not straightforward, as Ridley Middle School's lower spending does not necessarily translate to weaker performance, indicating that other factors may be at play.
The schools also have varying free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 44.09% at Lakeview Elementary to 55.75% at Ridley Middle School. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student achievement, and schools serving more disadvantaged populations may require additional support and resources to help close the achievement gap. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the performance and characteristics of the schools in the 19078 zip code area, highlighting the standout performance of Leedom Elementary and Lakeview Elementary, as well as the potential relationships between spending, socioeconomic factors, and academic outcomes.
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