Forest Hills School District

The Forest Hills School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Forest Hills Elementary School and Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School. The data analysis reveals that the elementary school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA tests, particularly in Science and Math, while the junior/senior high school lags behind in Keystone Exam proficiency, especially in Algebra I.

At the elementary school, over 90% of students are proficient or better in PSSA Science tests, and 4th-grade students outperform the state average in PSSA Math by over 25 percentage points. In contrast, the junior/senior high school has relatively low Keystone Exam proficiency rates, with only 29.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I. The junior/senior high school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 30.32% compared to the elementary school's 42.74%, suggesting a more economically diverse student population at the elementary level.

Despite the performance differences, the schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, indicating that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the disparities in academic outcomes. The data highlights the strengths of the elementary school and the potential areas for improvement at the junior/senior high school, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and curriculum adjustments to ensure all students in the Forest Hills School District receive a high-quality education.