Summary:
The 18518 zip code area is home to two schools, Old Forge Elementary School and Old Forge Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Old Forge School District. While the district faces some challenges, the data reveals notable differences in the performance and characteristics of the elementary and junior/senior high schools.
Old Forge Junior/Senior High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and an improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 413 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024 to 201 out of 681 in 2024-2025. In contrast, Old Forge Elementary School struggles more with academic proficiency, particularly in math, compared to state averages, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1.
The data also shows that both schools serve a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, with high free/reduced lunch rates. This may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the elementary school. However, the district appears to allocate resources fairly evenly, with a relatively small difference in spending per student between the two schools. Overall, the insights suggest that while the Old Forge School District faces some challenges, there are notable differences in the performance and characteristics of the elementary and junior/senior high schools within the district.
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