Summary:
The 15068 zip code area is home to 9 schools across two school districts - New Kensington-Arnold School District and Burrell School District. The schools include 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools, with no alternative schools in the area.
Among the standout schools in the 15068 zip code, Bon Air Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School in the Burrell School District consistently perform above the state average on PSSA tests, with over 55% and 80% of students proficient or better in Math/ELA and Science, respectively. In contrast, Valley Junior/Senior High School and Charles A Huston Middle School have particularly low proficiency rates, with less than 25% of students proficient or better in Math.
The schools in the 15068 zip code area face significant challenges, with several schools having very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance is evident, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower overall academic achievement. However, there are a few bright spots, such as Bon Air Elementary and Stewart Elementary, which demonstrate that with the right strategies and support, schools in this area can overcome these challenges and provide a quality education for their students.
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