Summary:
The 16611 zip code area is home to two schools - Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School and Juniata Valley Elementary School, both part of the Juniata Valley School District. While the high school boasts a strong 95.7% graduation rate and low 0.2% dropout rate, its academic performance on standardized tests lags behind state averages. In contrast, the elementary school shines with exceptional science proficiency scores that far exceed district and state levels.
Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School serves 386 students, with a predominantly white (96.63%) student population. However, over a third (34.97%) of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a sizable economically disadvantaged population. The school's per-student spending of $15,476 and student-teacher ratio of 12.8 are lower than the elementary school's $18,203 per-student spending and 10.3 student-teacher ratio, suggesting a greater emphasis on smaller class sizes and individualized attention at the elementary level.
Juniata Valley Elementary School, with 322 students, has an even higher percentage of students (59.32%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic disparity between the two schools may have implications for the resources, programs, and support services available to students. Notably, the elementary school's standout performance in science, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding district and state averages, could be an area of strength to build upon and potentially replicate at the high school level.
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