Keystone Central School District

The Keystone Central School District in Pennsylvania operates 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds and academic performance levels.

Among the standout schools in the district, Renovo Elementary School shines with the highest proficiency rates on PSSA Math and ELA tests, significantly exceeding district and state averages. Mill Hall Elementary School also impresses with its strong 4th grade PSSA Science and ELA performance. At the high school level, Bucktail High School stands out for its high Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates.

However, the data also reveals significant variation in academic performance across the district, with some schools lagging behind state averages. There appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and academic achievement. Additionally, the smaller schools in the district tend to outperform the larger middle and high schools, suggesting that school size may be a factor in educational quality. The district faces the common challenge of declining performance as students progress from elementary to middle to high school, an issue that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.