Summary:
The 15905 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools are spread across 4 different school districts: Greater Johnstown School District, Westmont Hilltop School District, Conemaugh Township Area School District, and Ferndale Area School District.
The top-performing schools in the area are Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School, which consistently rank among the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania. These schools have exceptional proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts. In contrast, Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School and Greater Johnstown Elementary School struggle, with proficiency rates often below 50% and significantly lagging the state averages.
The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, such as school leadership, curriculum, and community engagement, may play a crucial role in driving student success. The schools with the highest rates of economic disadvantage, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, tend to have the lowest academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for these communities.
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