Summary:
The 16127 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Hillview Elementary School, Grove City Area High School, and Grove City Area Middle School, all part of the Grove City Area School District. The data reveals Hillview Elementary as the standout school, with consistently high performance on standardized tests that far exceeds district and state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools have more average academic outcomes.
Hillview Elementary boasts an impressive 65.6% proficiency rate in Math, 87.2% in Science, and 66% in English Language Arts - significantly above the state benchmarks. It also holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Meanwhile, Grove City Area High School has Keystone Exam proficiency rates around the state average, with a 3-star rating and a middle 50% state ranking.
All three schools serve a population with over 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student body. However, the schools allocate resources fairly evenly, with similar per-student spending. This suggests Hillview Elementary may be using its resources more effectively to drive its strong academic performance. The district also maintains low dropout rates at the middle and high school levels, a positive indicator of student engagement and completion.
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