Lackawanna Trail School District

The Lackawanna Trail School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center and Lackawanna Trail Junior/Senior High School. The elementary school consistently outperforms state averages on standardized tests, particularly in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The junior/senior high school also demonstrates strengths in English Language Arts and Science, though it lags behind in Math proficiency, especially on the Algebra I Keystone Exam.

At the elementary level, Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center stands out for its high PSSA test scores, with over 60% proficiency in 3rd grade Math and English Language Arts, and an impressive 80% proficiency in 4th grade Science. The junior/senior high school, on the other hand, excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates above 65% in 7th, 8th, and 11th grades, but struggles more with Math, falling nearly 20 percentage points behind the state average on the Algebra I Keystone Exam.

Both schools maintain low dropout rates, around 1.6%, and have similar free/reduced lunch rates of approximately 38%. However, the junior/senior high school spends significantly more per student ($22,297) compared to the elementary school ($18,032), which may be due to the additional resources required for upper-grade education. The consistent performance across the district suggests a positive feeder pattern, with the strong foundation laid at the elementary level contributing to the academic success at the secondary level.