Summary:
The 17044 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Mifflin County School District. While the district is ranked 420 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out in the area.
East Derry Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts across all grades compared to the other schools in the district and the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, 50% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 29.1% for the district and 41.7% for the state. In contrast, Mifflin County Middle School and Mifflin County High School score particularly low in Math proficiency, performing below the state average.
The schools in the district generally have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.1% to 100%, suggesting a predominantly low-income population. Spending per student also varies widely, from $19 at Mifflin County Junior High School to $55 at East Derry Elementary School, indicating potential funding challenges that could be impacting the resources and support available to students. Overall, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and socioeconomic factors among the schools in the 17044 zip code area.
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