Summary:
The 19126 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Rowen William School and Ellwood School) and 1 middle school (Wagner Gen Louis Middle School). Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania as a whole.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Math proficiency rates ranged from just 1.6% to 15.5%, while the district and state averages were 21.8% and 40.4% respectively. The schools also have higher dropout rates, with Wagner Gen Louis Middle School reporting a 1.6% dropout rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, all three schools have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $18,438 to $21,334, the schools are not achieving commensurate academic results. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the specific challenges faced by these schools and their student populations, such as providing additional resources, teacher training, and community engagement programs.
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