Summary:
The 15458 zip code area is home to two schools, Albert Gallatin North Middle School and George J Plava Elementary School, both part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. These schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and face significant challenges in academic performance compared to state and district averages.
Neither school stands out as a high performer, with both ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in Pennsylvania. Albert Gallatin North Middle School has math proficiency of 27.3%, compared to the district average of 31.8% and the state average of 39.3%, while George J Plava Elementary School has even lower math proficiency at 22%. The schools also struggle in science and English language arts, with proficiency rates well below state and district levels.
The racial makeup of the schools is also a concern, with both having a majority white student population (88.57% and 89.72%) and significantly lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students. This disparity may indicate potential equity issues that warrant further investigation. Despite the small student-teacher ratios, the schools have been unable to translate this into better academic outcomes for their students, suggesting that the 15458 zip code area may be an educational desert with limited access to high-performing schools.
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