Summary:
The 19144 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all of which are either public or public charter schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts like Lingelbach Anna L School and Kelly John B School leading the way, while others like Fitler Academics Plus lag behind.
The highest performing schools, Lingelbach Anna L School and Kelly John B School, boast impressive PSSA test scores, with 28.1% and 31% of their students, respectively, proficient or better in English Language Arts. Wissahickon Charter School stands out as the only K-8 school in the data set, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5.
Despite the standout performance of a few schools, the data reveals that the schools in this zip code area generally perform below the state averages on PSSA tests. This is likely due to the high rates of economic disadvantage, with all schools having 99% or more of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The Philadelphia City School District, which oversees most of the schools in this area, faces the challenge of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.
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