Summary:
The 16652 zip code area of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Huntingdon Area School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 321 out of 610 in the state, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet academic benchmarks.
Standing Stone Elementary School is a clear standout, with the highest PSSA test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9. Huntingdon Area Middle School also performs well, ranking 274 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and demonstrating strong PSSA scores, particularly in science and English language arts. In contrast, New Day Charter School has the lowest statewide ranking (679 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools) and the lowest test scores, but stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and low dropout rate of 1.6%.
The data reveals significant variation in school performance, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes. The higher-poverty schools, such as Standing Stone Elementary with 62.47% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, generally have lower test scores. Additionally, the public charter schools (New Day and Stone Valley Community Charter School) appear to be underperforming compared to the traditional public schools in the district, suggesting the importance of school type and governance in student outcomes.
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