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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15236


At a glance
6
Schools
4,576
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedPleasant Hills Middle School54th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
Pleasant Hills Middle School up 14 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
J.E. Harrison Middle School 13.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The 15236 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with Pleasant Hills Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, while other schools, such as Baldwin Senior High School, have lower proficiency rates, especially in Math.

The West Jefferson Hills School District, which includes McClellan Elementary School and Pleasant Hills Middle School, appears to be a high-performing district, with both schools ranking in the top tiers of their respective categories statewide. In contrast, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which includes Baldwin Senior High School and Whitehall Elementary School, shows a noticeable gap in academic performance between the middle school and the high school, suggesting the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to this disparity.

The elementary schools in the area also display a wide range of performance, with J.E. Harrison Education Center and Whitehall Elementary School standing out on opposite ends of the spectrum. Understanding the drivers behind these differences could provide valuable insights to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 15236 zip code area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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