Summary:
The 15474 zip code area is home to two schools, Albert Gallatin South Middle School and Friendship Hill Elementary School, both part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. While the elementary school excels academically, particularly in math and science, the middle school has seen improvements in its statewide ranking over the past three years, though its math proficiency still lags behind the state average.
Friendship Hill Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher math and science proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, especially in 3rd and 4th grades. In contrast, Albert Gallatin South Middle School has a lower math proficiency rate than the state average, but its science and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency are closer to the state levels. The middle school has also seen its statewide ranking improve from 538th out of 797 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2020-2021 to 376th out of 893 in 2022-2023.
Both schools face significant economic challenges, with 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage may impact the schools' ability to allocate resources and provide additional support services for students. The difference in spending per student between the two schools, with Friendship Hill Elementary spending $18,714 per student and Albert Gallatin South Middle School spending $14,709 per student, may also be a factor in their academic performance and warrants further analysis.
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