Summary:
The 18252 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Tamaqua Elementary School, Tamaqua Area Senior High School, and Tamaqua Area Middle School. While the Tamaqua Area School District as a whole faces some challenges, Tamaqua Area Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with strong test scores, graduation rates, and a relatively high statewide ranking.
Tamaqua Area Senior High School is ranked 313 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It achieved a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate in 2022-2023. The school also performed well on Keystone Exams, with 67.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 42% in Biology, and 66.7% in Literature for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Tamaqua Elementary School and Tamaqua Area Middle School generally have test scores below the state averages, with the exception of science at the elementary school and 8th grade English Language Arts at the middle school.
The high free/reduced lunch rates across all three schools, ranging from 50.51% to 67.63%, indicate that the 18252 zip code area has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that the district may allocate resources differently based on the specific needs and characteristics of each school.
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