Summary:
The 17921 zip code area is home to two schools, North Schuylkill Elementary School and North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, both part of the North Schuylkill School District. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share similar challenges, with both schools ranking below the state average in academic performance and overall school quality.
Academically, the schools struggle, with proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone exams falling short of the Pennsylvania averages. For instance, at the elementary school, only 29.2% of students are proficient in math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The junior/senior high school fares even worse, with only 19.2% of students proficient in math and 15.2% proficient in Keystone Algebra I. Both schools also have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
Despite the academic challenges, the junior/senior high school does have a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.7% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, which are positive indicators. However, the overall school quality, as reflected in the 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, suggests that the schools in the 17921 zip code area have room for improvement in providing a high-quality education to their students. Addressing the root causes of the academic performance issues and leveraging the district's resources to support student success should be a priority for the community.
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