Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15670

Summary:

The 15670 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Metzgar Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Greensburg Salem School District. Metzgar Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in key academic areas, including PSSA Math and Science proficiency rates, which are significantly higher than the surrounding region.

Metzgar Elementary's student population is predominantly White (93.2%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (3.74%) and African American (0.68%) students. The school's per-student spending of $17,853 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 suggest that it has access to significant financial resources and is able to allocate them effectively to support student learning. Metzgar Elementary has also maintained a consistent 4-star rating and a top-third ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education and strong academic outcomes for its students.

While Metzgar Elementary's academic excellence is noteworthy, the school's demographic homogeneity may warrant further exploration to promote greater diversity and inclusion within the school community. Additionally, the broader context of the Greensburg Salem School District could provide valuable insights into the educational landscape of the 15670 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metzgar Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 CC Hall Drive	New Alexandria	15670	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	294	19	15.2	46.9%	274 (93.2%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	71.9	457^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.2%		66.7	561^st of 1534 public elementary schools	63.4%	104	74.0	65.8	50.9	62.8	86.9	86.9	63.0	63.1	56.6	60.6	$17,853	$2,164	$15,688

Cities Near Zip Code 15670

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Alexandria	3.27 mi	1	220^th
Saltsburg	6.26 mi	1	87^th
Derry	6.28 mi	3	287^th
Latrobe	7.33 mi	6	283^rd
Blairsville	9 mi	3	403^rd

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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.

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