Summary:
The city of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area show a stark contrast in performance, with Montour Elementary School and Montour High School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while the Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School and other Sto-Rox schools struggle with significantly lower academic performance.
The Montour School District, which includes Montour Elementary and Montour High School, is ranked 49th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools have consistently high rankings, with Montour Elementary ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and Montour High School ranking in the top 21% of Pennsylvania high schools. In contrast, the Sto-Rox School District schools are among the lowest-performing in the state, with 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly lower student proficiency rates on standardized tests.
The disparity in performance between the Montour and Sto-Rox schools is likely due to a combination of factors, including socioeconomic differences in the student populations, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility at the Sto-Rox schools. Despite the higher per-student spending at the Sto-Rox schools, the academic outcomes remain significantly below state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the underlying issues. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the McKees Rocks area have access to a high-quality education.
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