Best High Schools in 17241, PA

High schools
2
Students
1,877
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 17241, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shippensburg Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students

2. Big Spring Hs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17241, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,379
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 17241, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Big Spring Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students

2. Shippensburg Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17241, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,067
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17241, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Rock Elem Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students

2. Oak Flat El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

3. Shippensburg Intrm Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students

4. James Burd El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 502 Students

5. Newville El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17241, PA

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

Community Factors

17241, PA has a total population of 12,205 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17241, PA

5,382

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17241, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17241, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17241, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,121 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17241, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17241, PA

How many schools are in 17241, PA?

17241, PA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,382 students in total.

How do schools in 17241 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 17241 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 17241 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17241?

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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