Summary:
The Saxton, Pennsylvania area is home to three public schools - Tussey Mountain Elementary, Tussey Mountain High School, and Tussey Mountain Middle School - all part of the Tussey Mountain School District. Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.
None of the Tussey Mountain schools appear to be standout performers. All three schools struggle with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with the middle school faring the worst with only 23.1% of students proficient in math compared to the state average of 40.4%. The high school also has a concerning 87.5% four-year graduation rate, below the state average. Additionally, all three schools have very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the Tussey Mountain schools continue to underperform. This suggests systemic issues within the district that need to be addressed, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and support for economically disadvantaged students. Improving the academic performance and overall quality of education across the Tussey Mountain School District should be a top priority for the community.
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