Summary:
The 19114 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Holme Thomas School and John Hancock Demonstration School) and 1 high school (Swenson Arts & Technology High School). These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with varying academic performance and outcomes.
Among the standout schools, John Hancock Demonstration School emerges as the top performer, with exceptional academic results in English Language Arts and Science. Its 4th grade students, in particular, excel with over 75% proficient or better in Science and over 52% in English Language Arts. In contrast, Holme Thomas School lags behind, with only 27.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 43% in English Language Arts across all grades. Swenson Arts & Technology High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 96%, but its students' performance on Keystone Exams is lower than the district and state averages.
Across the schools, there are significant disparities in student racial composition, with John Hancock Demonstration School having a majority white student population, while the other schools are more diverse. Additionally, all three schools have a high percentage (100%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding and economic status may be influencing student outcomes, and further investigation is needed to address the underlying causes of these disparities.
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