Summary:
The 17112 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single middle school, Linglestown Middle School, which is part of the Central Dauphin School District. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 331 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2023-2024 to 444 out of 873 in 2024-2025, it continues to serve a diverse student population with significant economic challenges.
Academically, Linglestown Middle School's performance is mixed. The school's math proficiency rates are below the district and state averages across all grade levels, ranging from 25.2% to 32.1% proficient or better. However, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are closer to the district and state averages, ranging from 38.7% to 54.4% proficient or better. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates for 8th grade are higher than the district and state averages at 64.7%.
Despite the school's challenges, it is investing resources in its students, with a relatively high spending per student of $14,915 for the 2022-2023 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 for the 2023-2024 school year. However, these investments do not appear to be translating into strong student outcomes, particularly in the area of mathematics. The school's leadership and the Central Dauphin School District may need to implement targeted strategies to address these academic deficiencies and improve the overall performance of Linglestown Middle School.
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