Summary:
The 15220 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the schools in this area vary in their academic performance, a few standouts emerge from the data.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School is a top performer, ranking 195 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state and Keystone Oaks School District averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels, while maintaining a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 27.19% and a small student-teacher ratio of 11.5. In contrast, Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 struggles with test scores well below the state and Pittsburgh School District averages, despite having a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.9 and the highest per-student spending of $25,715 among the schools in the area.
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School stands out as a consistent performer, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state averages in PSSA Math and Science tests. The school also has a diverse student population, with 14.18% Asian and 5.52% two or more races, and spends $18,718 per student, which is higher than the state average. The data suggests a correlation between the schools' socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and their academic performance, highlighting the importance of addressing disparities and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 15220 zip code area.
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