Summary:
The 17948 zip code area is home to two schools - Mahanoy Area Elementary School and Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School - both part of the Mahanoy Area School District. Unfortunately, these schools are performing significantly below state averages, with both the elementary and high school ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania schools.
The elementary school serves 570 students in grades K-6 and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on standardized tests range from just 3.7% to 36.4%, well below state averages. The high school, serving 485 students in grades 7-12, also has a 1 out of 5 star rating and proficiency rates between 13.5% and 34.7%. Both schools have an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve a predominantly low-income population.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of over $16,500 at each school, the academic outcomes remain poor. This suggests the district is struggling to effectively utilize its resources to provide a quality education to its students. Addressing the underlying issues, whether related to funding, resource allocation, or other factors, will be crucial for improving student achievement in the Mahanoy Area School District.
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