Summary:
The Albert Gallatin Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to two middle schools: Albert Gallatin North Middle School and Albert Gallatin South Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data analysis reveals notable differences in their academic performance and resource allocation.
Albert Gallatin South Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past three years. The school boasts higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across most PSSA subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Albert Gallatin South Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and spends less per student ($14,709) compared to Albert Gallatin North Middle School, which has a ratio of 14.6 and spends $16,502 per student.
Despite the performance gap, both middle schools face similar challenges, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests potential issues with equitable funding and resource allocation within the Albert Gallatin Area School District. While Albert Gallatin South Middle School is the standout performer, both schools still have room for improvement, as their test scores lag behind the state averages in several subject areas and grade levels.
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