Summary:
The 18844 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 0 middle schools. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with Elk Lake Elementary School standing out for its strong performance in science, while Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School excels in literature but struggles in math.
Elk Lake Elementary School boasts impressive PSSA test scores, with 46.2% of students proficient or better in math and 50.8% in English language arts. The school also shines in science, with 74.1% of students proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 43.68%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
At the high school level, Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School demonstrates strong performance in Keystone Exams, with 73.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in literature, surpassing the district and state averages. Nonetheless, the school struggles in math, with only 15.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 2.1% and a 4-year graduation rate of 81.1%.
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