Summary:
The 16678 zip code area is home to three schools - Tussey Mountain Elementary, Tussey Mountain High School, and Tussey Mountain Middle School - all of which are part of the Tussey Mountain School District. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently performing below the state averages on various academic metrics, with no clear standout schools in the area.
The test scores at all three schools are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in math and science. For example, the proficiency rate in PSSA/Math for Tussey Mountain Elementary was 38.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The graduation rate at Tussey Mountain High School is also slightly below the state average at 87.5%, and the dropout rates at the high school and middle school are higher than the state average at 1.6%.
Additionally, all three schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 90.38% at Tussey Mountain High School to 100% at Tussey Mountain Elementary and Tussey Mountain Middle School, indicating that the student population in this area faces significant socioeconomic challenges. The relatively high spending per student, coupled with the low academic performance, may suggest issues with the efficient allocation of resources or other factors impacting student outcomes.
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