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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17112


At a glance
6
Schools
4,926
Students
Top rankedWest Hanover Elementary School221st of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
Biggest riser
Mountain View Elementary School up 113 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Mountain View Elementary School 12.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 17112 zip code area of Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Central Dauphin School District. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of high-performing and average-performing institutions, with the elementary schools standing out as the strongest performers.

Two elementary schools, Paxtonia Elementary School and West Hanover Elementary School, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, earning 4-star ratings and demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, with over 60% of students proficient or better in both math and English Language Arts. In contrast, the middle school, Linglestown Middle School, and the high school, Central Dauphin Senior High School, have more mixed performance, with some areas above average and others below.

The data also reveals that the majority of the schools in the 17112 zip code have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This may present challenges and require additional resources and support for these students. Overall, the schools in the 17112 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the elementary schools standing out as the strongest performers in the district.

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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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