Summary:
The 18229 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Jim Thorpe Area School District and the Carbon Career & Technical Institute district.
Among the standout schools in the area, Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks 253 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates exceeding 50% in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, L.B. Morris Elementary School performs better than the district and state averages on 3rd grade PSSA Math and ELA tests, but has lower proficiency rates in other grades.
The schools in the 18229 zip code area show a mix of academic performance, with the high schools outperforming the elementary school on standardized tests. However, all three schools maintain relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, indicating a focus on student success. Socioeconomic factors, such as the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, vary significantly between the schools, which may impact academic performance. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in the 18229 zip code area, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
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