Summary:
The 18069 zip code area is home to two schools - Orefield Middle School and Kernsville School, both part of the Parkland School District. While both schools perform well, Kernsville School stands out as a top-performing elementary school in the state.
Kernsville School is ranked 117 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA tests, with 82.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 71.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, while Orefield Middle School is also a strong performer, ranked 110 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools, its PSSA scores are generally lower than the district averages.
The data suggests that the higher spending per student and lower free/reduced lunch rate at Kernsville School may contribute to its exceptional academic performance. With 475 students and a 13.4 student-teacher ratio, Kernsville School appears to provide a more personalized learning environment compared to the larger Orefield Middle School, which has 972 students and a 12.5 student-teacher ratio. Overall, the 18069 zip code is home to a high-performing school district, with both schools receiving strong ratings from SchoolDigger.
Thank you for your feedback!