Summary:
The 15001 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, spanning the Hopewell Area School District and Aliquippa School District. While some schools, such as Independence Elementary School and Margaret Ross Elementary School, excel academically with high proficiency rates, others, like Aliquippa Elementary School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School, struggle with significantly lower performance.
The data reveals a significant gap in academic achievement between the higher-performing Hopewell schools and the lower-performing Aliquippa schools, despite similar funding levels. While the Hopewell Area School District is ranked 197 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating, the Aliquippa School District is ranked 592 out of 610 and has a 0-star rating. This suggests that factors beyond just school funding, such as the socioeconomic status of the student population, may be contributing to the disparities in academic outcomes.
The data also highlights the importance of considering school-level performance in addition to district-level metrics. While the Hopewell Area School District as a whole performs better than the Aliquippa School District, there are still significant differences in achievement between individual schools within the same district. This underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gaps observed in the 15001 zip code area.
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