Summary:
The 17980 zip code area is home to two schools - Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Junior/Senior High School - both part of the Williams Valley School District. Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are performing significantly below state averages in key academic metrics, particularly in math and English language arts.
At the elementary school, only 26.1% of students are proficient in PSSA Math, compared to the 40.4% state average, and just 33.2% are proficient in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 53% statewide. The high school fares similarly, with only 13.7% proficient in PSSA Math and 21% proficient in Keystone Algebra I, well below the state averages. While the high school has a relatively high proficiency rate in Keystone Biology, it struggles in Keystone Literature, with only 42.4% of students meeting the standard compared to 63.2% statewide.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools are spending more per student than the state average, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of instructional practices. Additionally, both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of elementary students and 97.5% of high school students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that poverty may be a contributing factor to the schools' academic challenges. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in the 17980 zip code area are struggling to provide a high-quality education to their students, and addressing the underlying issues may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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