Summary:
The city of Westover, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Harmony Area Elementary School and Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Harmony Area School District. These small schools, with 129 and 83 students respectively, serve the community with a focus on personalized attention and support.
Harmony Area Elementary School stands out for its relatively high math and English language arts proficiency rates, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, as well as strong performance in science. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a small student-teacher ratio of 8.1 to 1. In contrast, Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School struggles with math proficiency but performs better in biology and literature on Keystone Exams. The high school boasts a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate.
Both schools in Westover have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. However, the district is investing significant resources into these schools, with spending per student exceeding $21,000 at the elementary school and $24,639 at the junior/senior high school. The small student-teacher ratios, especially at the high school with 4.6 students per teacher, suggest a focus on individualized attention and support for students.
Thank you for your feedback!