Summary:
The 19125 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Philadelphia City School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 494 out of 610 in the state, the schools in this area show a stark divide in academic performance, with the elementary schools significantly outperforming the high schools.
The standout schools in this area are Adaire Alexander School, a high-performing elementary school that ranks 283 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, and Hackett Horatio B School, another strong elementary school that ranks 620 out of 1,526. Both schools have impressive proficiency rates in math, science, and English Language Arts, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, the three high schools in the area (Penn Treaty School, Kensington High School, and Kensington Health Sciences) all have much lower proficiency rates, particularly in math and science.
Despite the challenges faced by the high schools, the data also reveals some positive metrics, such as high graduation rates (87.5%) and low dropout rates (1.6%) across all three high schools. Additionally, all of the schools in the 19125 zip code have a 100% rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Understanding and addressing the factors contributing to the disparities in academic performance will be crucial for ensuring that all students in this area have the opportunity to succeed.
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