Wilmington Area School District

The Wilmington Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Wilmington Area Elementary School, Wilmington Area Middle School, and Wilmington Area High School. The data reveals that the elementary school is a standout performer, consistently achieving high proficiency rates on standardized tests and spending significantly more per student than the middle and high schools.

Wilmington Area Elementary School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, boasting proficiency rates of 59.2% in Math, 88.2% in Science, and 61.1% in English Language Arts across all grades. The school's 3rd and 4th grade students, in particular, outperform the district and state averages on PSSA tests. This strong academic achievement may be attributed to the school's high spending of $30,501 per student.

In contrast, the performance at Wilmington Area Middle School and Wilmington Area High School is more mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. While the high school is ranked 175 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate, it faces challenges in Algebra I proficiency, which lags behind the state average. The district as a whole is ranked 250 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, suggesting a need to identify and replicate the successful practices of the elementary school across all grade levels.