Summary:
The 17086 zip code area is served by a single elementary school, East Juniata Elementary School, which is part of the Juniata County School District. This school has 399 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7, with 60.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
East Juniata Elementary School's academic performance is mixed compared to district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's math proficiency rates on the PSSA exams were 45.4%, which was above the district average but below the state average of 41.7%. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates were 39.8%, which fell below both the district and state averages. The school's science proficiency rates were not provided. Proficiency rates have fluctuated in recent years, with some grades and subjects showing improvement while others have declined.
Despite the school's mixed academic performance, its spending per student of $11,318 for the 2022-2023 school year was above the state average. However, it's unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student learning and achievement. As the sole elementary school serving the 17086 zip code area, East Juniata Elementary School may face challenges in providing school choice options for families in the community.
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