Summary:
The city of Bernville, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Tulpehocken Area High School and Penn Bernville Elementary School, both part of the Tulpehocken Area School District. Based on the available data, Tulpehocken Area High School stands out as the stronger performing school in the area, with a higher statewide ranking, better academic outcomes, and consistent improvement over the past three years.
Tulpehocken Area High School has a statewide ranking of 99th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and a 4-star rating, while Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks 812th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 2-star rating. The high school has seen its ranking improve significantly, moving from 352nd in 2021-2022 to 266th in 2022-2023 and now 99th in 2023-2024. Additionally, Tulpehocken Area High School boasts a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, as well as exceptional performance on Keystone Exams, outpacing the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
In contrast, Penn Bernville Elementary School's performance on PSSA tests is more mixed, with scores both above and below the state average across different subject areas and grade levels. The disparity in funding between the two schools, with Tulpehocken Area High School spending $25,467 per student compared to $20,573 per student at Penn Bernville Elementary School, may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes. Overall, the data analysis highlights Tulpehocken Area High School as the standout school in the Bernville area, with its consistent improvement, strong academic performance, and high graduation rates.
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