Summary:
The 19151 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 7 public charter elementary schools, with no public, middle, high, or alternative schools in the data set. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, a few standout institutions demonstrate the potential for success.
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School emerges as the top performer, with the highest overall PSSA test scores, including the greatest percentage of students proficient or better in Math (32.4%), Science (53.5%), and English Language Arts (40.6%). In contrast, Lamberton Robert E School, despite having the highest spending per student, lags behind with only 12.1% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in Math. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
The data also highlights the success of the charter school model in this area, with Ad Prima Charter School and Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School outperforming the traditional public schools. This could indicate that the charter school approach is providing more effective educational opportunities for students in the 19151 zip code community.
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