Summary:
The 15436 zip code is home to a single elementary school, A L Wilson Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
A L Wilson Elementary School has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1053 out of 1534 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1085 out of 1526 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty community, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the lower academic performance.
Despite the high poverty rates, the school's spending per student ($15,040) is higher than the state average, indicating that the district is allocating additional resources to support the needs of the school's student population. However, the lower academic performance suggests that these resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes. The district and school leaders may need to re-evaluate their strategies and allocate resources more effectively to support student learning and achievement at A L Wilson Elementary School.
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