Summary:
The 15227 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Brentwood Borough School District. While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, some institutions stand out for their strong performance.
Moore School, an elementary school, consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has particularly high proficiency rates in math and science. In contrast, Elroy Avenue Elementary has lower than average proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts (ELA) compared to the state, but stronger science scores. At the middle school level, Brentwood Middle School has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating, and its ELA proficiency rates are notably higher than the district and state averages, though it struggles with math proficiency, particularly in 8th grade.
At the high school level, Brentwood Senior High School has a 87.9% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly below the state average. The school's performance is uneven, with spending ranging from $16,586 per student at Elroy Avenue Elementary to $23,499 per student at Brentwood Senior High School. Overall, the data highlights the need to consider each school's unique context, including its student demographics and district-level factors, when evaluating performance and identifying areas for potential improvement.
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