Pine Grove Area School District

The Pine Grove Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Pine Grove Elementary School, Pine Grove Area High School, and Pine Grove Area Middle School. The data reveals that Pine Grove Elementary School is the standout performer, consistently scoring above district and state averages on PSSA Math and ELA tests and ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. In contrast, Pine Grove Area Middle School struggles with lower proficiency rates in Math and ELA compared to the district and state.

At the high school level, Pine Grove Area High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4% in 2023-2024. The school also performs stronger on Keystone Algebra I and Biology exams compared to the district and state averages. However, the district's spending per student varies, with Pine Grove Area Middle School having the highest spending at $17,692 per student in 2022-2023, while the elementary and high schools have lower, but still relatively high, spending at $13,103 and $13,622 per student, respectively.

Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Pine Grove Area School District. By closely analyzing the key metrics and identifying standout schools, the district can potentially learn from its high-performing schools and implement targeted strategies to support the lower-performing ones.