Summary:
The 15461 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Masontown Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. With a total enrollment of 263 students, Masontown Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, performing below the district and state averages on standardized tests.
Masontown Elementary School's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state averages, at 31.7% and 34.7% respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher per-student spending of $14,587 and a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
These findings suggest that the challenges faced by Masontown Elementary School go beyond just funding and resources, and may require a more comprehensive approach to address the underlying factors impacting student achievement. The school's consistently low performance compared to the district and state averages highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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