Summary:
The 18853 zip code area is home to two schools, Wyalusing Valley Elementary School and Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Wyalusing Area School District. The elementary school stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in PSSA Science and English Language Arts, while the high school boasts a solid 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate.
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School serves 645 students, with a high percentage of white students (93.49%) and a relatively low socioeconomic status, as indicated by the 57.67% free/reduced lunch rate. The school outperforms the state average in PSSA Science (79.7% proficient) and ELA (54.5% proficient), while its PSSA Math proficiency rate (43.6%) is slightly above the state average. In contrast, the junior/senior high school, with 587 students, has mixed academic performance, with strong results in Keystone Literature (64.9% proficient) but weaker outcomes in Algebra I (34.4% proficient) and Biology (59.4% proficient).
Despite the differences in academic performance, both schools share a common characteristic: a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average. This racial homogeneity, coupled with the lower socioeconomic status of the elementary school's student population, may be factors influencing the schools' academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the two schools in the 18853 zip code area, highlighting their strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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