Summary:
The 15042 zip code area is home to 5 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, one school stands out as a standout performer: Economy Elementary School.
Economy Elementary ranks 238 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA exams, particularly in math and science. In contrast, the other schools in the data set, including Freedom Area Senior High School and the two middle schools (Ambridge Area Middle and Freedom Area Middle), generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests and rank in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide.
The data also reveals that while spending per student varies, with Freedom Area Elementary spending the most at $20,296 per student, this does not directly correlate with academic performance. Additionally, the relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest that factors other than staffing resources may be contributing to the academic struggles of some of these schools. The high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate that these communities face significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be impacting academic outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!