Summary:
The 18232 zip code area is home to two schools, Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School and Panther Valley Intermediate School, both part of the Panther Valley School District. While the intermediate school excels in science proficiency, the junior/senior high school struggles with low graduation rates and academic performance, particularly in math and reading. Both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced.
Panther Valley Intermediate School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Science (69%) compared to the district (55.2%) and state (65.6%) averages. However, Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of only 69.3%, well below the state average. Both schools have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
The contrast in academic performance between the two schools is noteworthy, with Panther Valley Intermediate School performing better on PSSA exams, particularly in science, while Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School struggles with low proficiency rates across multiple subjects. The higher spending per student at the junior/senior high school compared to the intermediate school raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the factors contributing to student outcomes at the high school level.
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