Best Public Schools in Myerstown, PA


Summary:

The city of Myerstown, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools that are part of the Eastern Lebanon County School District. This district serves students from elementary through high school, with 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

Among the standout schools in the district is Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School, which is ranked 189 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 4-star rating. The high school boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 89.1% and strong academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, the Eastern Lebanon County Middle School struggles with math proficiency, with only 10.4% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the PSSA Math exam.

The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories in the state. This suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational strategies and resource allocation. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, indicate that the district may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the academic underperformance observed.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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