Summary:
The 18517 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverside Junior/Senior High School, serving grades 7-12, and Riverside Elementary School West, serving grades K-2. These schools, part of the Riverside School District, serve a predominantly white student population with high poverty levels, as indicated by the exceptionally high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Riverside Junior/Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 193rd to 501st out of Pennsylvania high schools, with mixed academic performance. While the school performs well in science and literature, it lags behind in math, particularly on the Keystone Exams. However, the school boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 89.4% and a low dropout rate of 0.6%.
In contrast, Riverside Elementary School West has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, indicating persistent academic challenges. With a 100% free and reduced-price lunch eligibility rate, the school serves a high-need student population that likely requires additional resources and support to address both academic and non-academic barriers to learning.
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