Summary:
The 15208 zip code area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Pittsburgh School District. The data reveals significant performance disparities between these schools and the district/state averages, suggesting students in this area may be facing challenges impacting their academic achievement.
Among the standout schools, Pittsburgh Linden K-5 elementary school has the highest performance on PSSA tests, with 66.7% of students proficient or better in Science and 25.1% in English Language Arts. In contrast, Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School has the lowest proficiency rates, though it maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 1.6%. The middle school, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8, also stands out with 38% proficiency in English Language Arts and 33.4% in Science, outperforming the district and state averages.
The data also reveals disparities in resource allocation, with per-student spending ranging from $11,483 at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 to $27,577 at Pittsburgh Faison K-5. Additionally, all the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These demographic factors may be contributing to the performance gaps observed across the 15208 zip code schools.
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