Best High Schools in 17036, PA

17036, PA has 7 high schools with 6,596 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 17036 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 17036 meet expectations.

1. Lower Dauphin Hs

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students

2. Hershey Hs

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

3. Central Dauphin Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students

4. Middletown Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students

5. Central Dauphin East Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students

6. Price

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 14 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17036, PA

17036, PA has 6 middle schools with 4,067 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 17036 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 17036 exceed expectations.

1. Central Dauphin Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

2. Lower Dauphin Ms

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

3. Middletown Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students

4. Central Dauphin East Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

5. Swatara Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17036, PA

17036, PA has 13 elementary schools with 4,986 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 17036 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 17036 meet expectations.

1. Hershey Intrmd El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students

2. West Hanover El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students

3. South Hanover El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

4. Hershey Primary El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students

5. Paxtonia El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 689 Students

6. Kunkel El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students

7. Nye El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students

8. Londonderry El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students

9. Rutherford El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students

10. South Side El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17036, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

17036, PA has a total population of 24,097 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17036, PA

15,649

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17036, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17036, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17036, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,569 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17036, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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