Summary:
The city of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school - Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School and Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intermediate School, both part of the Penns Valley Area School District. The data shows that Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 21% of Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high school boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, along with test scores that exceed the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the elementary and intermediate school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 42.16%, compared to 27.79% at the high school. This suggests potential differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations between the two schools.
While the elementary school spends $16,242 per student, the high school allocates a higher amount of $18,546 per student. This resource allocation may reflect different priorities or needs between the two levels of education. Overall, the data indicates that the Penns Valley Area School District is providing a high-quality education, with the junior/senior high school standing out as a particularly strong performer in the region.
Thank you for your feedback!