Summary:
The 15714 zip code area has only one elementary school, Northern Cambria Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 and is part of the Northern Cambria School District. While the school's overall academic performance on state assessments is mixed compared to state averages, it stands out in specific areas like 4th grade Math and Science proficiency. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Northern Cambria Elementary School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and the Northern Cambria School District is ranked 255 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania. The school's proficiency rates in Math (51.5%) and English Language Arts (40%) were below the state averages in 2024-2025, but its 4th grade Math proficiency rate (56.5%) was higher than the state average of 50.6%. Additionally, the school's 4th grade Science proficiency rate (86.8%) was significantly higher than the state average of 77.1%.
The school's high per-student spending of $14,581 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 suggest that the school is allocating significant resources to support its students. This may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, particularly in the areas of Math and Science. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of Northern Cambria Elementary School, highlighting both its strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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