Serving 54 students in grades 7-12, Spectrum Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of Spectrum Charter School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Charter School?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spectrum Charter School?
54 students attend Spectrum Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spectrum Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Charter School?
Spectrum Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spectrum Charter School offer ?
Spectrum Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Spectrum Charter School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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