Summary:
The Juniata Valley School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School and Juniata Valley Elementary School. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, the data reveals some standout elements at both the elementary and high school levels.
Juniata Valley Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong performance on PSSA science tests, with 79.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 68.9% and 65.8% respectively. The elementary school also outperforms the district and state in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, the high school has a higher than average 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%, which is above the state average.
The data also highlights some key differences between the two schools. The high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.8, compared to 10.3 at the elementary school. However, the elementary school spends more per student at $18,203, while the high school spends $15,476 per student. Additionally, the elementary school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 59.32%, compared to 34.97% at the high school.
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