Summary:
The 15686 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Apollo-Ridge School District. While the district faces challenges in math proficiency, Apollo-Ridge High School stands out as a strong performer, with significant improvements in its statewide ranking and solid performance on Keystone Exams. In contrast, the Apollo-Ridge Elementary School and Apollo-Ridge Middle School have struggled with math proficiency, performing below the state average.
The high school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students. The elementary school's strong performance in PSSA Science assessments and relatively high English Language Arts proficiency rates also indicate that it is meeting the academic needs of its students. However, the district as a whole faces the challenge of addressing the unique needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate across all three schools.
The disparity in performance between the high school and the elementary and middle schools suggests that the district may need to examine its resource allocation and identify strategies to improve academic outcomes at all grade levels. Additionally, the potential relationship between higher per-student spending and stronger academic performance at the high school level could inform future budgeting and resource distribution decisions within the district.
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