Summary:
The 15461 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Masontown Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 249 students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces significant challenges, including high poverty levels and academic performance that lags behind district and state averages.
Masontown Elementary School's PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) scores in math, science, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the Albert Gallatin Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past three years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 990 to 1119 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, 100% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, Masontown Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1, which is lower than the national average. This suggests that the school may have the potential to provide more individualized attention and support to its students. However, the school's overall academic performance and the high poverty levels in the community present opportunities for targeted interventions and support programs to help improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have access to a quality education.
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