Summary:
The 15722 zip code area has only one school, Cambria Heights Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Cambria Heights School District. This public elementary school has a predominantly white student population of 535 students and stands out for its exceptional performance in PSSA Science, with an 86.6% proficiency rate that significantly exceeds the state average of 65.6%. However, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rates decline from 49.5% in 3rd grade to 29.1% in 5th grade, suggesting a need to evaluate the math curriculum and instructional strategies, particularly in the upper elementary grades.
Cambria Heights Elementary School also outperforms the state average in PSSA English Language Arts, with a 56.8% proficiency rate compared to the state's 53.8%. Additionally, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1, indicating relatively small class sizes. Despite these strengths, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 51.21% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact the school's overall academic performance and resource needs.
Over the past three school years, Cambria Heights Elementary School has maintained a consistent ranking within the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools, suggesting stable academic performance. However, there may be opportunities for the school to implement targeted strategies to address the declining math proficiency and support the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, ultimately aiming to improve the school's overall academic outcomes and ranking within the state.
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