Summary:
The 17241 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Big Spring School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the district performs reasonably well, with most schools ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania schools in their respective categories.
The standout schools in the area are Big Spring Middle School, which ranks in the top 18% of Pennsylvania middle schools, and the two high-performing elementary schools, Oak Flat Elementary School and Mount Rock Elementary School, which both rank in the top 21-22% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. These schools consistently maintain 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and excel in both math and English language arts proficiency.
While the district overall performs well, there is some variation in performance, with the elementary schools generally outperforming the middle and high school. Big Spring High School lags behind the district and state in Keystone Exam proficiency, particularly in Algebra I. Additionally, the district serves a relatively high-need population, with all schools having over 39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to some of the performance challenges at the secondary level.
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