Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15501


Summary:

The 15501 zip code area 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 129 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 129 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 92.0% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. Student test scores exceed state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Keystone Exams. In contrast, the two elementary schools in the area, Maple Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary, show more variation in performance, with Eagle View outperforming Maple Ridge on several metrics, including test scores and SchoolDigger rankings.

The schools in the 15501 zip code serve a predominantly white student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 43.57% at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School to 58.88% at Eagle View Elementary. This suggests potential equity concerns, as the high rates of economically disadvantaged students may be impacting student outcomes. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand these dynamics and identify opportunities for improvement across the Somerset Area School District.








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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.





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