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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 17821


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518
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Top rankedDanville Area Middle School147th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
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Biggest riser
Danville Area Middle School up 33 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 17821 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Danville Area Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and demonstrates exceptional academic performance. This school is ranked in the top 17% of Pennsylvania middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, indicating its consistent excellence.

Danville Area Middle School boasts impressive proficiency rates on PSSA Math and English Language Arts tests, exceeding state averages across all grade levels. With a low 1.4% dropout rate, the school effectively supports student engagement and retention. Despite serving a diverse student population, with over 35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school allocates significant resources, spending $17,184 per student, to ensure the success of all its learners.

Overall, Danville Area School District's middle school stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively meeting the needs of its students. The school's consistent academic achievements, low dropout rate, and strong ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools make it a standout example in the region.

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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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