Summary:
The 17264 zip code area is home to two schools - Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School and Spring Farms Elementary School. While the high school/middle school serves grades 6-12, the elementary school caters to students in grades K-5. Both schools serve a relatively high-need student population, as evidenced by their high free/reduced lunch rates of over 50%.
Academically, the schools have mixed performance. Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School has a low statewide ranking and generally below-average test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 16-49% across different subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Spring Farms Elementary School has a more varied performance, with some grade levels exceeding district and state averages, while others fall behind. Despite the academic challenges, the high school/middle school maintains a strong graduation rate of nearly 88% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%.
The Southern Huntingdon County School District, which oversees both schools, is ranked 351 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The elementary school spends more per student ($16,099) compared to the high school/middle school ($14,623), which may contribute to the differences in academic performance and student support between the two schools.
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