Summary:
The 17954 zip code area is home to two schools - Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School and Minersville Area Elementary Center, both part of the Minersville Area School District. These schools serve a high-need student population, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The high school has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania high schools, and its test scores are significantly below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, suggesting they are providing support to help students succeed. In contrast, the elementary school has a slightly higher statewide ranking but still falls in the bottom 40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with mixed test score performance compared to state and district averages.
Despite the challenges faced by these schools, the data reveals some interesting findings. The higher student-teacher ratio at the high school compared to the elementary school may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance at the secondary level. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the high school does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, indicating that resource allocation may be an area for further analysis. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted support and interventions to improve educational outcomes for the high-need student population in this area.
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