Jeannette City School District

The Jeannette City School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Jeannette McKee Elementary School and Jeannette High School. Both schools face significant academic challenges, with students underperforming on standardized tests compared to state averages. The district as a whole is ranked 418 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Jeannette McKee Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (98.53%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's academic performance is also below state averages, with proficiency in math ranging from 24.2% to 54.7% and proficiency in ELA ranging from 45.1% to 55.5% across grades 3-6. Similarly, Jeannette High School has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 81.5% and low proficiency on Keystone Exams, ranging from 11.8% in Algebra I to 55.5% in Literature.

The challenges faced by the schools in the Jeannette City School District may be attributed to the high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population. Both schools have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past three school years, suggesting a potential trend of declining academic performance. While the district is investing resources in smaller class sizes, this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes, and the district may need to explore targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its students.