Summary:
The 16105 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. The standout school in this set is Neshannock Memorial Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania and has significantly higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts compared to the state and Neshannock Township School District averages. In contrast, Washington Intermediate School is a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Neshannock Junior/Senior High School stands out with a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, indicating high student success at the secondary level. The schools vary in per-student spending, with Neshannock Junior/Senior High spending the most at $20,679 per student, followed by Washington Intermediate at $18,683 and Neshannock Memorial at $16,212.
The stark contrast in performance between Neshannock Memorial Elementary and Washington Intermediate suggests significant differences in the quality of education, resources, and student demographics between the two schools, despite being in the same general geographic area. The high free/reduced lunch rate at Washington Intermediate, coupled with its lower academic performance, indicates that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes at this school.
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