Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18517


Summary:

The 18517 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverside Junior/Senior High School and Riverside Elementary School West, both part of the Riverside School District. While Riverside Junior/Senior High School has consistently ranked higher among Pennsylvania high schools, with a 4-star rating and strong graduation and test score metrics, Riverside Elementary School West has struggled, with a lower 2-3 star rating and consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Riverside Junior/Senior High School's performance has been trending downward in recent years, going from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating, which could be an area of concern. Both schools have relatively low spending per student, around $15,000-$16,000, which may be a factor in their performance. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, over 92% at the high school and 100% at the elementary, suggest these are high-poverty areas that may require additional support and resources.

Overall, Riverside Junior/Senior High School appears to be the stronger performer of the two schools, but there are still areas for improvement, especially in maintaining its higher ranking and test score performance. Analyzing trends in test scores over time and exploring the reasons behind the performance gap between the junior/senior high school and the elementary school could provide valuable insights to help address the challenges faced by these schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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