Summary:
The city of Oakmont, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Riverview Junior/Senior High School and Tenth Street Elementary School, both part of the Riverview School District. While Tenth Street Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 59th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools, Riverview Junior/Senior High School has more average academic performance, ranking 280th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.
Tenth Street Elementary excels academically, with a large majority of students scoring proficient or better on the PSSA exams across grades 3-6. In contrast, Riverview Junior/Senior High School's performance on the PSSA and Keystone Exams is generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, but not exceptional. This stark contrast in academic performance suggests a potential disparity in the quality of education between the elementary and secondary levels within the Riverview School District.
The data also reveals socioeconomic differences between the two schools, with Tenth Street Elementary serving a more affluent student population (4.19% eligible for free/reduced lunch) compared to Riverview Junior/Senior High School (26.52% eligible). This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the academic performance gap. Additionally, Riverview Junior/Senior High School spends significantly more per student ($32,797) compared to Tenth Street Elementary ($13,586), raising questions about how resources are allocated within the district and whether the higher spending at the high school level is translating into better academic outcomes.
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