Summary:
The 15679 zip code area is home to two schools, Mendon Elementary School and Yough Intrmd/Middle School School, both part of the Yough School District. Based on the data, Mendon Elementary School stands out as the stronger performer, with higher statewide rankings, better academic test scores, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mendon Elementary School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 850 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 387 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. Its students outperform the district and state averages on PSSA tests, with 64.5% proficient or better in Math and 65.6% in English Language Arts. Mendon Elementary also has particularly strong science scores, with 93.9% proficient or better in 4th grade science.
In contrast, Yough Intrmd/Middle School School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 317 in 2022-2023 to 416 in 2023-2024. While both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, Yough Intrmd/Middle School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 45.66% compared to 51.77% at Mendon Elementary. The significant gap in academic performance between the two schools, particularly in math, is an area that warrants further investigation to understand the contributing factors.
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