Summary:
The Albert Gallatin Area School District operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges as evidenced by the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across the district.
While the middle and high schools show more consistent performance, the elementary schools display a wide range of PSSA test scores, with Smithfield Elementary School and Friendship Hill Elementary School standing out as the top-performing elementary schools. The variation in student/teacher ratios across the elementary schools may indicate differences in staffing and resource allocation that contribute to the performance differences.
The district as a whole has seen its statewide rankings decline over the past 3 years, from the 300s/400s down to the 400s/500s, suggesting significant room for improvement across the system. However, the standout performance of a few schools, particularly at the elementary level, suggests pockets of excellence within the Albert Gallatin Area School District.
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