Best High Schools in 17112, PA

High schools
2
Students
1,989
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 17112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Dauphin Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Price

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

Best Middle Schools in 17112, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,656
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 17112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Dauphin Ms

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Linglestown Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17112, PA

Elementary schools
9
Students
3,628
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Hanover El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Paxtonia El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Linglestown El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students

4. Middle Paxton El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students

5. Mountain View El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

6. North Side El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students

7. East Hanover El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

8. East Shore Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

East Shore Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 29 Students

9. Follow Me Christian Early Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Follow Me Christian Early Education Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 180 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17112, PA

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

Community Factors

17112, PA has a total population of 36,503 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17112, PA

7,587

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17112, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17112, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17112, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,381 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17112, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17112, PA

How many schools are in 17112, PA?

17112, PA has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,587 students in total.

How do schools in 17112 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 17112 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 17112 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17112?

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: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17110, PA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17103, PA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17036, PA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
17104, PA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17102, PA

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17120, PA

  • Actual: 6%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17101, PA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations