Summary:
The 16689 zip code area is home to two schools, Forbes Road Elementary School and Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Forbes Road School District. While the elementary school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on standardized tests, the high school has struggled academically, with test scores below the district and state averages in many areas.
Forbes Road Elementary School appears to be the stronger-performing school, ranking in the top 43% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. In contrast, Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School has a 2023-2024 ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools, indicating significant academic challenges. The high school also has a higher per-student spending of $25,269 compared to the elementary school's $16,915 per student, but this higher funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.
The data suggests a concerning performance gap between the two schools, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the high school. This disparity raises questions about the transition or continuity of education between the two schools, as well as the efficient allocation of resources. Additionally, the high school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping significantly. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to these trends could help the district develop targeted strategies to improve the performance of the junior/senior high school.
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