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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 16159

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Summary:

The 16159 zip code area is home to one exceptional elementary school, Luther W Low Elementary School, which stands out for its outstanding academic performance and efficient resource allocation. Serving a student population with a relatively high rate of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, this school has significantly higher proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts compared to the West Middlesex Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania.

With a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 and spending $14,379 per student, Luther W Low Elementary School is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's Math proficiency rate for all grades is projected to be 85%, compared to 47.2% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The exceptional performance of Luther W Low Elementary School, despite serving a high-need student population, suggests the school has implemented effective strategies and programs to support the diverse learning needs of its students. Understanding the factors contributing to this school's success could provide valuable insights for other educational institutions, especially those serving similar demographics, on how to improve academic outcomes and equity in education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSSA Math (2025)		PSSA English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luther W Low Elementary School	Public	K-3	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 634-3030	191	17	11.4	57.4%	175 (91.6%)	3 (1.6%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)	85.0	85.0	67.5	67.5	$19,171	$4,416	$14,754

Cities Near Zip Code 16159

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Middlesex	0.8 mi	4	319^th
Farrell	2.45 mi	2	725^th
Sharon	3.6 mi	5	634^th
Hermitage	3.65 mi	4	148^th
Sharpsville	4.96 mi	3	357^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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