Summary:
The 15205 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a standout performer in Crafton Elementary School, which consistently outperforms the Carlynton School District and the state of Pennsylvania on PSSA tests, with 66.2% proficiency in Math and 70.5% proficiency in English Language Arts. Crafton Elementary is ranked 259 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The other elementary school in the area, Pittsburgh Westwood K-5, also performs better than the Pittsburgh School District average in PSSA test scores, with 61.4% proficiency in English Language Arts and 80% proficiency in Science. However, it is ranked 896 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earns a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the alternative school, Propel Cs-Montour, has significantly lower PSSA test scores compared to the state averages, with only 10.3% proficiency in Math and 22.4% proficiency in English Language Arts.
Despite the differences in academic performance, all three schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with 100% of students at Crafton Elementary and Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The schools also vary in their spending per student, ranging from $18,531 at Propel Cs-Montour to $25,940 at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5. These factors likely play a role in the schools' resources and the challenges they face in supporting their students.
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