Summary:
There is only one elementary school located within the Laboratory Charter School district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Laboratory Charter School serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade and has a concerning performance record compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Laboratory Charter School is ranked 1483 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 3.3% of students proficient or better in math and 14.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school's science proficiency rates are also low, with just 14.9% of students scoring proficient or better.
Despite relatively high spending of $22,602 per student, Laboratory Charter School is struggling to provide a quality education to its predominantly low-income student population, with 55.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's poor academic performance and low statewide ranking suggest that significant improvements will be necessary for it to better serve its community and improve its standing among Pennsylvania's elementary schools.
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