Summary:
The 18322 zip code area is home to two schools, Pleasant Valley High School and Pleasant Valley Middle School, both part of the Pleasant Valley School District. While neither school stands out as a clear top performer, the data provides a comprehensive overview of their academic performance, demographic characteristics, and resource allocation.
Both schools maintain a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance within the state of Pennsylvania. Pleasant Valley High School has a student population of 1,343, with a racial makeup of 71.11% White, 8.19% African American, and 15.34% Hispanic. The school's academic performance is mixed, with students performing below the state average in Algebra I Keystone Exams but above the state average in Biology and Literature. Pleasant Valley Middle School, with 950 students, has a similar racial composition and struggles more in Math PSSA tests compared to English Language Arts and Science.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with the middle school having a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (50.53%) compared to the high school (39.39%). Additionally, the middle school appears to have a higher per-student spending ($25,200) compared to the high school ($18,383), which may indicate a focus on supporting younger students' academic and developmental needs.
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