Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15021

Summary:

The 15021 zip code area is home to two schools - Burgettstown Middle School/High School and Burgettstown Elementary Center, both part of the Burgettstown Area School District. While the middle/high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, the elementary school maintains a more consistent performance, outpacing the district and state on PSSA Science assessments.

Academically, Burgettstown Middle School/High School struggles with low proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology, but performs better in Literature. In contrast, Burgettstown Elementary Center boasts higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. However, the elementary school also has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic disparities within the district.

Overall, the schools in the 15021 zip code area present a mixed picture, with the elementary school outperforming the middle/high school on several key metrics. The Burgettstown Area School District as a whole has room for improvement, ranking 385th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools could help ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burgettstown Elementary Center	Public	K-5	100 Bavington Rd	Burgettstown	15021	Washington County	Burgettstown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 947-8150	460	35	13.2	54.6%	420 (91.3%)	7 (1.5%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.7%)	53.5	820^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.5%		61.3	654^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.4%	166				53.9	45.8	48.0				49.3	79.1		79.1	57.7	51.4	41.0				50.2	$21,617	$410	$21,206
Burgettstown Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	104 Bavington Rd	Burgettstown	15021	Washington County	Burgettstown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 947-8100	526	49	10.8	35.2%	496 (94.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.6%)	33.7	490^th of 674 public high schools	27.3%		53.2	366^th of 634 public high schools	42.3%	124	10.0	27.7	67.1				46.9	36.2	11.1	32.9		58.7	58.7				59.3	49.2	52.4	54.0	$16,695	$1,060	$15,635

Cities Near Zip Code 15021

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Burgettstown	2.6 mi	2	539^th
Imperial	8.92 mi	3	38^th
Mc Donald	9.17 mi	7	143^rd
Avella	9.6 mi	2	400^th
Oakdale	10.51 mi	3	29^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.