State releases performance scores for Lancaster County schools

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And they don't look good for Columbia.  High school scores are near the bottom again.  The only consolation is they're not as bad as last time: up 1.5%.

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Anonymous said…
Oh well...can't win them all.
November 6, 2014 at 8:05 PM
Anonymous said…
Some of the highest taxes in the county and probably state and this is what it buys us.
November 6, 2014 at 8:49 PM
Anonymous said…
WOOHOO way to go Columbia! 3rd lowest score with the highest taxes......
November 6, 2014 at 9:11 PM
Anonymous said…
more reason to consolidate the schools.
November 7, 2014 at 6:36 AM
Anonymous said…
You want to know where the poverty is in this state, just look where the failing schools are on this list. Segregation by school district.
November 7, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Anonymous said…
Yes, the tax rate is much higher than most BUT our prosperities are assessed at much lower than other areas. If I were to take my home and drop it on a piece of land in West Hempfield, I would be paying about the same amount in taxes simply because the assessment would be higher.
November 7, 2014 at 2:01 PM
Anonymous said…
That's funny. Using realestate comparisons it is cheaper in West Hempfield than Columbia, comparing apples to apples. The property has higher value in West Hempfield but the taxes are lower.
November 7, 2014 at 3:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Why do you think people are moving out of columbia and going to Hempfild.
November 7, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Anonymous said…
It sure would be nice if people would think before they write. Maybe this is a councilman or school board member who is trying to convince people (or should I say bs people) into thinking the tax rate in Columbia is know different than elsewhere.
November 8, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Exactly! The officials need to pull their heads out of the sand and do what is best for the students and community. CHANGE IS NEEDED FOR THE BETTER, WHETHER YOU LIKE CHANGE OR NOT.
November 8, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Anonymous said…
My son lives in west hempfield and pays 1500.00 dollars in property tax. A home of the same size and in a less desirable area is currently for sale in Columbia with property taxes of 2,546.00 dollars. There are no school buses in Columbia, therefore none of our tax dollars are going toward the purchase, maintenance, gasoline, and salaries for drivers. That money is free to go elsewhere and we're still not ahead.
November 8, 2014 at 11:44 AM
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