Summary:
The 19506 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Tulpehocken Area School District, including 1 high school, 1 elementary school, and 1 middle school. These schools demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with Tulpehocken Area High School standing out as the strongest performer, ranking 99th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tulpehocken Area High School excels academically, with 66.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 57.6% in Biology, and 73.7% in Literature. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. In contrast, Penn Bernville Elementary School and Tulpehocken Area Middle School have more mixed results, with some grade levels and subject areas performing well, while others lag behind the district and state averages, particularly in math proficiency.
The schools in the 19506 zip code area serve a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.61% at Penn Bernville Elementary to 48.36% at Tulpehocken Area Middle School. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the academic outcomes suggest there may be opportunities to improve the effectiveness of these investments and address the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.
Thank you for your feedback!