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 underperforming academically compared to state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and ELA assessments.
Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of elementary school students and 96.49% of junior/senior high school students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes remain poor, with the Mahanoy Area School District ranked 502 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The junior/senior high school's 4-year graduation rate of 76.5% and dropout rate of 3.5% are also concerning.
Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 17948 zip code area are struggling to provide a quality education to their students. Addressing the root causes of the low academic performance and high poverty levels in the district should be a priority for the Mahanoy Area School District and the local community to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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