Summary:
The 15136 zip code area is home to 5 schools across two school districts - Montour School District and Sto-Rox School District. The schools include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the Montour Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 92 of Pennsylvania elementary schools, the Sto-Rox schools struggle academically with extremely low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
Montour Elementary School stands out with its 5-star rating, 82% proficiency in math, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 29.52%. In contrast, Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is ranked 651 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools, with proficiency rates often below 20%. The Sto-Rox schools also have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population.
Spending per student varies significantly, with Sto-Rox Primary spending the most at $25,531 per student and Sto-Rox Upper Elementary spending the least at $10,466 per student. The student-teacher ratios are generally lower at the Sto-Rox schools, but this does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights stark disparities in educational quality and outcomes between the Montour and Sto-Rox school districts.
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