Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15209


Summary:

The 15209 zip code area is home to two schools - Shaler Area High School and Marzolf Primary School, both part of the Shaler Area School District. While the high school demonstrates consistently strong academic performance, the primary school stands out with exceptional test scores, particularly in 3rd grade Math and English Language Arts.

Shaler Area High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are all above the state average, indicating strong academic performance. The school also boasts a high 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate.

In contrast, Marzolf Primary School stands out with exceptional PSSA test scores, particularly in 3rd grade Math (79% proficient) and English Language Arts (83.8% proficient) - well above the district and state averages. However, the school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (44.48%) compared to Shaler Area High School (35.51%), suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.








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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.

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