Summary:
The 15902 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single middle school, Greater Johnstown Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past three years, indicating significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students.
Greater Johnstown Middle School's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in both math and English language arts well below the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's math proficiency rate was just 6.2%, compared to the state average of 41.7%, while its English language arts proficiency rate was 15.9%, compared to the state average of 48.5%. This performance has declined over the past two years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and support systems.
The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is significantly higher than the state average, at $17,760 per student for the 2022-2023 school year. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. The Greater Johnstown School District, which oversees Greater Johnstown Middle School, is ranked 582 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, further highlighting the challenges faced by the school and the district.
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