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Best Schools in 17240, PA
17240, PA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,686 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 17240 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17240, PA
The top high schools in 17240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shippensburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
3. Big Spring Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
Best Middle Schools in 17240, PA
The top middle schools in 17240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Spring Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Shippensburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17240, PA
The top elementary schools in 17240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
2. James Burd El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 502 Students
3. Nancy Grayson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 486 Students
4. Newville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
5. Lurgan El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students
6. Sunset Parochial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunset Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 4 • 27 Students
7. Meadow Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadow Run School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 22 Students
8. Mountain View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 20 Students
9. Hickory Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Lane School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 17240, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
17240, PA has a total population of 3,491 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 17240, 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 17240, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17240, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17240, 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 17240, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17240, PA
How many schools are in 17240, PA?
17240, PA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,686 students in total.
How do schools in 17240 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 17240 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 17240 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17240?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations