Summary:
The 15205 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges in serving their high-poverty student populations, the data reveals a mix of performance levels, with some schools standing out as strong performers.
Crafton Elementary School is a standout, consistently performing above the district and state averages on PSSA math and English language arts tests across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, 58.4% of Crafton students were proficient or better in PSSA math, compared to 38.4% for the Carlynton School District and 41.7% for Pennsylvania. Crafton also has a high 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Propel Cs-Montour lags behind the state averages across many metrics.
The data also reveals significant differences in per-student spending, ranging from $19,559 at Propel Cs-Montour to $32,301 at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5. This suggests that funding levels may play a role in the schools' performance differences. Additionally, Carlynton Junior/Senior High School has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that some schools in the area are making progress, even if challenges remain.
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