Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15683

The 15683 zip code area is home to two schools, Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Middle School, both part of the Southmoreland School District. While the district is ranked 383 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the schools in the 15683 zip code area do not stand out as clear performers, with similar metrics and rankings.

Academically, both Southmoreland Elementary and Middle School score below the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and ELA proficiency. Southmoreland Elementary has a PSSA Math proficiency of 47.6% (vs. 39.3% state average), PSSA Science proficiency of 66.1% (vs. 65.6% state average), and PSSA ELA proficiency of 54% (vs. 53.8% state average). Southmoreland Middle School has a PSSA Math proficiency of 37.6%, PSSA Science proficiency of 52.5%, and PSSA ELA proficiency of 47.1%, all below the state averages. Additionally, both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, with 14.1 students per teacher at the elementary school and 13.6 students per teacher at the middle school, the schools' overall performance metrics suggest a need for additional resources and support to improve student outcomes. The predominantly white student population and the district's low ranking and rating further highlight the challenges faced by the schools in the 15683 zip code area.