Summary:
The city of Sidman, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that are part of the Forest Hills School District, which serves students from elementary through high school. The standout school in the area is Forest Hills Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years and outperforms the state averages in PSSA Math and Science assessments.
In contrast, Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School lags behind the state averages in Keystone Exams for Algebra I and Literature, despite performing well in PSSA English Language Arts assessments for grades 7 and 8. The schools in Sidman have a predominantly white student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white at both the elementary and high school levels. Additionally, the significant difference in free and reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school (42.74% vs. 30.32%) may indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district.
Overall, the data suggests that the Forest Hills School District in Sidman, Pennsylvania has a strong performing elementary school, but may have room for improvement at the secondary level, particularly in certain subject areas. The district's demographics and socioeconomic factors also warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access to educational resources and opportunities for all students.
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