Summary:
The 19135 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to three elementary schools: Disston Hamilton School, Keystone Academy Charter School, and Lawton Henry W School. While all three schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance and outcomes.
Of the three schools, Keystone Academy Charter School stands out as the top performer. Keystone Academy ranks in the top 1,075 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, significantly outperforming the other two schools, which rank in the bottom 1,375-1,387. Keystone Academy's students also demonstrate stronger proficiency in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the Philadelphia City School District and state averages. Additionally, Keystone Academy has a slightly lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically diverse student population.
In contrast, Disston Hamilton School and Lawton Henry W School lag behind in academic performance, with test scores falling below the district and state averages. These two district-run schools also have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve populations facing significant economic challenges. Despite these differences, all three schools maintain similar dropout rates of 1.6%, suggesting factors beyond just test scores may be impacting student retention and success.
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