Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15458

The 15458 zip code area is home to two schools - Albert Gallatin North Middle School and George J Plava Elementary School, both part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the schools in this area are underperforming, with both institutions scoring below the state average in math and English language arts proficiency across most grade levels. Albert Gallatin North Middle School has slightly higher proficiency rates compared to the district average, but still lags behind the state. George J Plava Elementary School has particularly low math proficiency, with only 27.4% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 36.9% and the state's 41.7%.

The schools in the 15458 zip code area are also struggling with other key metrics, such as a high dropout rate at Albert Gallatin North Middle School and relatively low spending per student, which may be impacting their ability to provide the necessary resources and support for their high-need student population. Both schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Pennsylvania and have a 2-star (out of 5) or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.