Summary:
The 15010 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 7 public schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area vary significantly in their academic performance, a few standouts emerge based on the data analysis.
Blackhawk High School is a top-performing high school, ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools with a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 80% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature, outpacing the state average of 65.3%. The school also has an impressive 94% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Beaver Falls Area Senior High School struggles, with significantly lower proficiency rates and an 81.9% graduation rate.
The data also reveals stark differences in the racial diversity and socioeconomic status of the schools. Blackhawk Intermediate School and Highland Middle School have student populations that are over 90% White, while Central Elementary School has a more diverse student body, with 37.8% White, 28.2% African American, and 29.4% two or more races. The schools with higher percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Central Elementary and Beaver Falls Middle School, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.
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