Summary:
The 16121 zip code area is home to two schools, Farrell Area Elementary School/LMS and Farrell Area High School/UMS, both part of the Farrell Area School District. Unfortunately, these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a variety of academic metrics, including PSSA and Keystone Exam proficiency rates.
Farrell Area Elementary School/LMS is ranked 1354 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. Farrell Area High School/UMS is ranked 647 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school also significantly underperforms the state average in Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
Despite the low academic performance, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that class size may not be a significant factor in the schools' struggles. However, the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates (over 95% at both schools) indicate that the student population is predominantly from low-income households, which can present additional challenges in terms of educational resources and support. The high per-student spending at both schools suggests that funding may not be the primary issue, and that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be contributing to the poor academic outcomes.
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