Summary:
The 18848 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Towanda Area School District. While the district is ranked 330 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating, the Towanda Area Elementary School stands out as a high performer, exceeding district and state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, the Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School demonstrates uneven results, performing well in PSSA Science and Keystone Literature Exams but struggling in PSSA Math and Algebra I Keystone Exams.
The schools in the 18848 zip code serve a predominantly White student population, with minority representation as low as 1.58% African American and 1.67% Hispanic. Socioeconomic challenges are evident, as both Towanda Area Elementary School and Morrow Elementary School have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-need student population. This may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed between the elementary and high school levels.
Overall, the analysis of the 18848 zip code schools reveals a mix of strengths and challenges within the Towanda Area School District. While Towanda Area Elementary School stands out as a high performer, the district faces the task of addressing the uneven academic results at the high school level and supporting the high-need student population, particularly at the elementary school level.
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