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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18966


At a glance
9
Schools
6,623
Students
2
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedHolland Middle School84th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
Maureen M Welch Elementary School up 170 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Holland Elementary School 10.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 18966 zip code area is home to 9 schools across two school districts - Council Rock School District and Centennial School District. The schools include 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, providing education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the area is Council Rock High School South, which ranks 60th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts high test scores, with 69.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 74.6% in Biology, and 76.8% in Literature, as well as a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%. Other exceptional schools include Hillcrest Elementary School and Holland Elementary School, both within the Council Rock School District, which demonstrate exceptional math and English Language Arts performance.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between the Council Rock School District and the Centennial School District, with Council Rock schools consistently outperforming Centennial schools on test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic differences, as evidenced by the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the Centennial District schools. Additionally, the Council Rock schools generally have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes.

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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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