Summary:
The 18428 zip code is home to a single middle school, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. While the district is ranked 195 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 281 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 363 out of 873 in 2024-2025.
Academically, the school struggles with math proficiency, with rates ranging from 24.8% for 6th grade to 37.6% for 7th grade in 2024-2025, well below the state and district averages. However, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 46.8% for 8th grade to 51.2% for 6th grade in 2024-2025, closer to the state and district averages. The school's science proficiency rates are stronger, with 58.9% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 54.5%.
Demographically, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 99.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the high poverty levels, the school's per-student spending is relatively high at $25,089 for the 2022-2023 school year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. These factors suggest the need for the school to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique challenges faced by its student population and improve overall academic performance.
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