Summary:
The 19382 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the West Chester Area School District, except for Pocopson Elementary which is part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within this zip code, with the Unionville-Chadds Ford district and certain West Chester Area elementary schools standing out as top performers.
Pocopson Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 13th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools with consistently high test scores and a low percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Other high-performing schools include Westtown-Thornbury Elementary and Hillsdale Elementary, both of which have strong academic results across multiple subjects. In contrast, the middle school and high school in the West Chester Area School District have more mixed performance, with some subject areas above state averages and others below.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors and district-level policies/resources play a major role in student outcomes. Schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations, such as Glen Acres Elementary, tend to struggle more academically. Spending per student does not necessarily translate directly to better outcomes, as demonstrated by Pocopson Elementary's high performance despite being the highest spender. Overall, the 19382 zip code highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes that can exist within a relatively small geographic area.
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