Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15461

Summary:

The 15461 zip code in Pennsylvania has only one school, Masontown Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. While the school's small class sizes could be an advantage, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates on standardized tests consistently lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts.

Masontown Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 990 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,156 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic struggles.

Overall, the data suggests that Masontown Elementary School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. The school's declining statewide ranking, underperformance on standardized tests, and high poverty levels indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational experience and outcomes for its students.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Masontown Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Spring St	Masontown	15461	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 583-1091	249	20	12.3	100.0%	209 (83.9%)	18 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	24.3	1156^th of 1526 public elementary schools	24.2%		32.4	1110^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.6%	46	45.7	22.6	6.7	26.1	51.6	51.6	62.9	22.6	23.3	37.5	$14,375	$3,175	$11,200

Cities Near Zip Code 15461

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Masontown	1.39 mi	1	666^th
Greensboro	2.2 mi	1	402^nd
Point Marion	3.63 mi	2	476^th
Mc Clellandtown	4.42 mi	2	655^th
Carmichaels	5.49 mi	3	480^th

See the top PA Pennsylvania cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.