Summary:
The 15221 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While these schools serve a predominantly low-income community, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, their academic performance is generally well below state averages.
The standout schools in this area include Propel Cs-Braddock Hills, an alternative public charter school with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. However, its test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 10.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 19.5% in PSSA English Language Arts. Woodland Hills High School, the traditional public high school in the area, also has a 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a dropout rate of 1.6%, but its academic performance is similarly low, with only 7% of students proficient or better in Keystone Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%.
The elementary schools in the 15221 zip code, Turner Intermediate School and Kelly Primary School, both struggle academically, with test scores well below the state averages. Turner Intermediate School, in particular, has consistently low rankings, with a statewide rank between 1226-1364 out of 1526-1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 3 years. Overall, the data highlights the significant challenges faced by the schools in the 15221 zip code area, and addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of each school and the community it serves.
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