Summary:
The 15436 zip code area has only one school, A L Wilson Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and has a total enrollment of 344 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (93.31%), with small percentages of other racial groups. While the school's science proficiency on PSSA tests is above the Albert Gallatin Area School District and state averages, its math and English language arts proficiency levels are below the district and state benchmarks.
A notable characteristic of A L Wilson Elementary School is the high percentage (100%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, the school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $15,040, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, suggesting smaller class sizes compared to the typical Pennsylvania school.
Overall, the analysis of A L Wilson Elementary School suggests that the school is facing challenges in providing effective academic instruction, particularly in math and English language arts, despite the higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes. The high poverty levels among the student population may be a contributing factor to the academic performance challenges observed. The school's leadership and the Albert Gallatin Area School District may need to explore strategies to better address the unique needs of the student population and improve educational outcomes.
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