Summary:
The 15644 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a stark contrast in performance, with the Penn Middle School and the McCullough Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania, while the Jeannette McKee Elementary School and Jeannette High School face more challenges in providing a high-quality education.
The Penn-Trafford School District schools, which include Penn Middle, McCullough Elementary, and Harrison Park Elementary, consistently outperform the Jeannette City School District schools on standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. These schools also have lower rates of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their lower free/reduced lunch rates.
In contrast, the Jeannette City School District schools face more challenges, with higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance. Despite the higher spending per student at Jeannette High School, the school's test scores and rankings are still lower than the Penn-Trafford schools. This suggests that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes, and that other factors, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and student support, may play a crucial role in driving academic success.
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