Summary:
The 17745 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Robb Elementary School and Woodward Elementary School - both part of the Keystone Central School District. While both schools serve a high-poverty student population, Woodward Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, consistently achieving higher proficiency rates on standardized tests and improving its statewide ranking over the past few years.
Woodward Elementary has demonstrated impressive academic results, with 56.6% of students proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025, compared to 38.7% for the district and 41.7% statewide. The school's 3-year statewide ranking has also improved, going from 806 out of 1,534 schools in 2022-2023 to 648 out of 1,511 schools in 2024-2025, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Woodward has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6, which may contribute to its academic success.
In contrast, Robb Elementary has seen declining performance on PSSA tests over the 3-year period, with proficiency rates dropping from the mid-30s to the high 20s in Math and from the mid-30s to the low 30s in English Language Arts. This concerning trend warrants further investigation to understand the root causes, such as teacher turnover, curriculum changes, or shifts in student demographics. Despite the differences in performance, both schools serve a high-poverty student population, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by these communities.
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