Summary:
The 16662 zip code area is home to two schools - Central High School and Martinsburg Elementary School, both part of the Spring Cove School District. While Martinsburg Elementary demonstrates stronger academic performance, particularly in PSSA Math and Science, Central High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.
Martinsburg Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA Math and Science proficiency, with over 50% and 74% proficiency respectively in 2023-2024. In contrast, Central High School lags the district and state in Keystone Exam proficiency in Algebra I, but performs better in Biology and Literature. Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a dropout rate of 1.6% for 2022-2023.
The data also reveals socioeconomic differences between the two schools, with Martinsburg Elementary having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 51.37% compared to 34.84% at Central High School. Additionally, Central High School spends more per student ($14,874) than Martinsburg Elementary ($13,893), raising questions about resource allocation and utilization to support student learning.
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