Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 15717

The 15717 zip code is home to a single middle school, River Valley Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the River Valley School District. While River Valley Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,500, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages in both Math and English Language Arts.

River Valley Middle School has a 1.4% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 to 1. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. On the PSSA assessments, the school's proficiency rates range from 28.6% (8th grade Math) to 51.7% (8th grade English Language Arts), which are lower than the state averages. However, the school's 8th grade PSSA Science proficiency rate of 63.3% is higher than the state average of 54.5%.

Overall, the data suggests that River Valley Middle School may need to focus on improving student learning and achievement, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, while also considering the potential impact of socioeconomic factors and the effectiveness of resource allocation. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's areas of concern and support student success.