Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16611

The 16611 zip code area is home to two schools: Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School and Juniata Valley Elementary School, both part of the Juniata Valley School District. These schools have consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Pennsylvania, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

The high school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and struggles with low math proficiency rates, particularly in 8th grade, where only 17.1% of students are proficient. The school also has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a dropout rate of 1.4%. In contrast, the elementary school has a 2-star rating and mixed academic performance, with some grades performing above the district and state averages in math and English language arts, while others are significantly below.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.58% at the high school and 58.61% at the elementary school). This socioeconomic challenge may contribute to the schools' underperformance. Additionally, the elementary school spends more per student ($18,451) compared to the high school ($16,931), which may be an area for further investigation to understand how resources are being utilized and whether they are being effectively targeted to address the schools' needs.