Summary:
The 15759 zip code area is home to two schools, Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School and W.A. McCreery Elementary School, both part of the Marion Center Area School District. While the elementary school stands out for its strong academic performance, the high school lags behind in key metrics, presenting a significant gap in student outcomes between the two schools.
W.A. McCreery Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA assessments, with notably high proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In contrast, Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School struggles, particularly in Math, where only 29.1% of students were proficient or better, compared to 44.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. This performance gap is evident across various metrics, including graduation rates and dropout rates.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with the high school spending more per student ($24,409) than the elementary school ($21,882). However, this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Additionally, the elementary school's lower student-teacher ratio of 9.9, compared to 12.7 at the high school, may contribute to its stronger performance. The higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school suggests a greater concentration of economically disadvantaged students, which can present additional challenges in terms of academic achievement.
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