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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16142


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3
Schools
943
Students
Top rankedWilmington Area Junior/Senior High School265th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools
Summary:

The 16142 zip code area is home to three schools in the Wilmington Area School District: Wilmington Area Elementary School, Wilmington Area Middle School, and Wilmington Area High School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of academic programs and resources.

Among the standout schools in the area, Wilmington Area Elementary School consistently outperforms district and state averages on standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 12.3 suggests a focus on individualized attention. Wilmington Area High School also excels, with a strong 4-year graduation rate, impressive Keystone Exam scores, and a low dropout rate, likely aided by its small student-teacher ratio of 10.3.

In contrast, Wilmington Area Middle School appears to struggle with lower proficiency rates in math and English language arts compared to the other schools in the district. This may be an area for improvement, as the district seems to prioritize early childhood education, with significantly higher spending per student at the elementary school level. Overall, the schools in the 16142 zip code area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with the elementary and high schools standing out for their strong student outcomes.

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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.

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