Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15946


Summary:

The 15946 zip code area is home to two schools - Portage Area Elementary School and Portage Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Portage Area School District. While the elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution, the junior/senior high school has room for improvement in certain academic areas.

Portage Area Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 16% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and consistently maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages across PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts assessments, and has an impressively low 0% dropout rate. In contrast, while Portage Area Junior/Senior High School still maintains respectable rankings and proficiency rates in certain subjects, it lags behind the elementary school in overall academic performance.

The data also reveals potential socioeconomic disparities within the district, with Portage Area Elementary School having a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to the junior/senior high school. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at the junior/senior high school does not appear to translate to stronger overall academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play. The lower student-teacher ratio at the elementary school may contribute to its stronger academic results, as smaller class sizes can facilitate more personalized instruction and support.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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