Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 17331

The 17331 zip code area is home to two middle schools: Emory H Markle Middle School and Hanover Middle School. While neither school stands out as a clear top performer, they offer a relatively average academic experience for middle school students in the region.

Emory H Markle Middle School has a slightly higher statewide ranking, placing around the 375th-425th position among Pennsylvania middle schools, compared to Hanover Middle School's ranking around 366th-443rd. Emory H Markle also has slightly better test scores, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both Math and English Language Arts across most grade levels. However, Hanover Middle School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.93%) compared to Emory H Markle (38.39%).

Both schools have a 1.4% dropout rate, which is slightly below the state average. In terms of spending, Emory H Markle Middle School spends $15,265 per student, while Hanover Middle School spends $13,519 per student, both above the state average. The student-teacher ratios are also within the typical range for middle schools, with Emory H Markle at 14.2 and Hanover at 16.4.