Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15909

Summary:

The 15909 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Jackson Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the state and Central Cambria School District averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. With a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, Jackson Elementary provides personalized attention to its diverse student population, which includes a significant portion (41.83%) of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Jackson Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its PSSA test scores, which exceed the district and state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 59.4% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 52.4% for the district and 39.3% for the state. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflecting its status as a standout institution in the region.

While Jackson Elementary is a shining example of academic success, the school's ability to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly noteworthy. Despite the challenges faced by a significant portion of its student population, the school has maintained its strong performance, suggesting it has effective strategies and practices in place to ensure all students receive a high-quality education. By analyzing the factors contributing to Jackson Elementary's success, other schools in the district or state may be able to emulate its model and provide similar opportunities for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-5	3704 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15909	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-8421	208	16	13.0	41.8%	201 (96.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	72.6	441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	71.3%		56.1	765^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%	324	69.5	54.9	52.9	59.4	87.1	87.1	72.3	54.9	64.7	64.4	$11,190	$1,535	$9,654

Cities Near Zip Code 15909

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Johnstown	0.45 mi	15	486^th
Sidman	6.66 mi	2	255^th
Nanty Glo	8.59 mi	2	499^th
Windber	9.26 mi	3	182^nd
Davidsville	9.59 mi	1	118^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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