Best Public Schools in Mount Union, PA


Summary:

The Mount Union, Pennsylvania area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Mount Union Area School District. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools, with Shirley Township Elementary School outperforming the district and state in most PSSA subject areas, while Mount Union Area Junior High School struggles academically with proficiency rates well below average.

The elementary schools, particularly Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School, serve a high-need student population with 100% free/reduced lunch rates. However, these schools also have lower student-teacher ratios, which could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention. In contrast, the high school and junior high have higher student-teacher ratios and lower per-student spending, despite the district's high poverty rates.

Concerning trends include declining statewide rankings for the high school and junior high, as well as the stark divide in academic performance between the elementary and secondary schools. These issues suggest potential challenges with curriculum alignment and resource allocation that the district may want to further examine and address to support student success across all grade levels.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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