Summary:
The 15501 zip code area in Somerset, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Somerset Area School District. This district is ranked 94 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
Among the standout schools in this area is Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School, which is ranked 76 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6% for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, it performs well on standardized tests, with 69.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts and 58.6% proficient or better in PSSA Science for the 2023-2024 school year. Another standout is Eagle View Elementary School, which is ranked 506 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and outperforms the district and state averages in several PSSA test areas.
The schools in the 15501 zip code generally have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 43.57% at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School to 58.88% at Eagle View Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. However, they also have low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.2 to 12.9 students per teacher, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in this area are performing well, with some standout institutions like Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School and Eagle View Elementary School leading the way.
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