Summary:
The city of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania is home to three schools that are part of the Kiski Area School District: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the Vandergrift area.
Among the standout schools in the district, Kiski Area East Primary School excels in PSSA Math, with 58.9% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (38.5%) and state (41.7%) averages. The school also performs well in PSSA English Language Arts, with 42.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 51.1% for the district and 48.5% for the state. In contrast, Kiski Area IHS (middle school) has mixed performance on PSSA assessments, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others are below.
Kiski Area High School stands out for its consistent academic performance, with Keystone Exam proficiency rates above the district and state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school also boasts a four-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%. However, the district's schools serve a high-need student population, with Kiski Area East Primary School having an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (93.48%), suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students.
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