January 2024 Report from Learner Reveals Significant Educational Shifts in Philadelphia
The latest comprehensive study by Learner unveils a decade of transformation in Philadelphia’s educational landscape. This report, focusing on math education across Pennsylvania, brings to light both strides and struggles in various facets including graduation rates, teacher salaries, student performance, and educational investments. This analysis reflects the current state of math education in Pennsylvania, painting a complex picture of the state’s educational journey and the divergent experiences of its counties.
Quick Facts
Graduation Rate Increase
2010-2011
83%
2021-22
87%
Teacher Salary Growth
2010-2011
$60,536
2021-2022
$72,248
Increase in SAT Math Scores
2017-18
531
2022-23
540
Increase in ACT Math Scores
2012-2013
22.7
2022-2023
23.7
Decline in SAT Participation
2017-2018
65%
2022-2023
48%
Decrease in ACT Participation
2012-13
18%
2022-2023
7%
Highest Performing Districts
PSSA Math Scores (2023)