Summary:
The 16508 zip code area of Erie, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools - 2 high schools and 2 elementary schools - all part of the Erie City School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 534 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating, the standout school in this area is the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy, a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy boasts significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 66.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 78.2% in Biology, and 88.6% in Literature. In contrast, the other high school in the area, Erie High School, has much lower test scores, with only 4.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 9.2% in Biology, and 13.1% in Literature. The two elementary schools, Grover Cleveland Elementary and Perry Elementary, also have relatively low test scores compared to state averages.
Despite the stark contrast in academic performance, all four schools in the 16508 zip code area have very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 99.6% to 100%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. The data also shows that the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting adequate staffing resources, but further analysis would be needed to determine how these resources are being utilized to support student learning. Overall, the success of the Northwest PA Collegiate Academy highlights the potential for targeted interventions and support to address the educational disparities within the Erie City School District.
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