Summary:
The 16115 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Big Beaver Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. While the school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, it has shown some strengths, particularly in science proficiency, which is significantly above the district and state averages.
Big Beaver Elementary School faces some challenges, including lower-than-average performance on PSSA tests in math and English language arts compared to the state. However, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is lower, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's overall lower ranking, there are pockets of success, such as in 4th-grade math and 5th-grade English language arts. With targeted interventions and a focus on areas of weakness, the school may be able to improve its academic outcomes. By addressing the socioeconomic challenges and identifying effective teaching practices, Big Beaver Elementary School could potentially enhance its performance and better serve the students in the 16115 zip code.
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