Summary:
The 19046 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/High School, both part of the Jenkintown School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the middle/high school lags behind in several key areas.
Jenkintown Elementary School is ranked in the top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in both math and English language arts across all grade levels. The school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 25.81%, spends $18,563 per student, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 1.
In contrast, Jenkintown Middle/High School is ranked in the top 50% of Pennsylvania high schools, with lower math proficiency rates than the state average, particularly in 8th grade. However, the school has a respectable 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%, a low dropout rate of 1.4%, and strong Keystone Exam scores in Literature. The school's free/reduced lunch rate is higher at 28.06%, and it spends significantly more per student at $26,043, which may suggest higher costs or resource needs.
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