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Best Schools in 17023, PA
17023, PA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,956 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 17023 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17023, PA
The top high schools in 17023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halifax Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
2. Upper Dauphin Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in 17023, PA
The top middle schools in 17023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halifax Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
2. Upper Dauphin Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17023, PA
The top elementary schools in 17023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
2. Halifax Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
3. Rakers Mill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rakers Mill School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 17023, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
17023, PA has a total population of 3,313 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 17023, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17023, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17023, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17023, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 17023, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17023, PA
How many schools are in 17023, PA?
17023, PA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,956 students in total.
How do schools in 17023 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 17023 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 17023 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17023?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations