Summary:
The city of Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania has two schools serving students - Yough Intrmd/Middle School School and Mendon Elementary School, both part of the Yough School District. Based on the available data, Mendon Elementary School appears to be the standout performer, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates across multiple subjects compared to the district and state averages.
Mendon Elementary School ranks 387th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4 out of 5 star rating, while Yough Intrmd/Middle School ranks 416th out of 891 middle schools with a 3 out of 5 star rating. Mendon Elementary excels in Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency, with 64.5%, 93.9%, and 65.6% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, both schools perform below the state average in Math proficiency.
Despite the performance gap, the two schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting factors beyond just funding and staffing may be driving the differences in academic outcomes. Further investigation into the specific educational practices, programs, and resources at each school could provide valuable insights into the factors contributing to Mendon Elementary's standout performance.
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