Best Public Schools in Taylor, PA

The city of Taylor, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Riverside Junior/Senior High School and Riverside Elementary School West, both part of the Riverside School District. While the high school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools with a 3-star rating, the elementary school lags behind with a 2-star rating.

Riverside Junior/Senior High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 87.9% and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with over 50% proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. However, both schools face significant challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 99% at each school, indicating high levels of poverty in the community. Despite these challenges, Riverside Junior/Senior High School appears to be effectively supporting its students, while Riverside Elementary School West may need additional support to improve its performance.

The data also reveals a discrepancy in funding, with Riverside Junior/Senior High School spending $16,497 per student compared to $15,581 per student at Riverside Elementary School West. This difference in resource allocation may be a contributing factor to the high school's stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in Taylor, Pennsylvania face significant socioeconomic challenges, but the success of Riverside Junior/Senior High School suggests that with the right strategies and support, schools can help students overcome these obstacles and achieve academic success.