Summary:
The 16153 zip code area is home to two schools - Lakeview Middle-High School and Oakview Elementary School, both part of the Lakeview School District. While both schools perform reasonably well, the data suggests that Oakview Elementary is the standout, consistently outperforming Lakeview Middle-High and state averages on standardized tests.
Oakview Elementary is ranked in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with 71.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 34.1% at Lakeview Middle-High. Oakview also has a higher 4-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Lakeview. Additionally, Oakview spends more per student, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
In contrast, Lakeview Middle-High has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 182 to 311 out of 686 high schools. While Lakeview still performs reasonably well, it lags behind Oakview in several key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and per-student spending. The lower student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle-High may also be a factor in its lower academic performance compared to Oakview Elementary.
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