Summary:
The 15672 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Stanwood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Hempfield Area School District. With a total enrollment of 517 students, Stanwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 3 school years and boasts exceptional academic performance that exceeds both district and state averages.
Stanwood Elementary's PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores are significantly higher than the Hempfield Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate for all grades was 70.2%, compared to 53.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, the school's PSSA Science proficiency rate for all grades was 91%, significantly higher than the district's 78.1% and the state's 65.8%. Stanwood Elementary also excels in PSSA English Language Arts, with a proficiency rate of 66.7% for all grades, compared to 67.1% for the district and 53% for the state.
The school's strong academic performance is complemented by its favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,743 for the 2021-2022 school year. These resources and personalized attention contribute to Stanwood Elementary's ability to support the diverse needs of its student population, which includes a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 42.94%.
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