Summary:
The 18346 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Pocono Mountain School District, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. While the Pocono Mountain West High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, the academic performance across the schools, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. Additionally, all three schools have extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the community.
The Clear Run Intrmd School stands out as the elementary school with the second-highest enrollment and the highest rate of free/reduced lunch recipients at 99.67%. This school's PSSA proficiency rates in math and English language arts are significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels. Similarly, the Pocono Mountain West Junior High School also struggles with PSSA performance, particularly in 7th and 8th grade.
Despite differences in per-student spending, ranging from $22,171 at the high school to $25,992 at the middle school, the overall academic performance of the schools in the 18346 zip code area remains a concern. All three schools have been consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Pennsylvania, with 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating a persistent pattern of underperformance that warrants further investigation and intervention.
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