Summary:
The 15541 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked average among Pennsylvania school districts, the Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 265 out of 893 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating. The Shanksville-Stonycreek High School has also seen significant improvement, moving from the bottom half to the top half of Pennsylvania high schools with a 3-star rating.
Academically, the schools in this area excel, with the elementary and middle schools outperforming state and district averages on PSSA English Language Arts and Science tests, and the high school outperforming on Keystone Exams for Literature. However, the district faces challenges in addressing the needs of its relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students being White. Additionally, there are significant disparities in free and reduced lunch rates across the schools, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences within the district.
Overall, the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District appears to provide a solid education, with the middle school and high school standing out as particularly strong performers. The district's focus on providing more resources and support at the middle school level may be contributing to its success. However, the district will need to address the needs of its diverse student population and ensure equitable access to resources across all grade levels to continue improving and meeting the needs of all students.
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