Best High Schools in 17244, PA

High schools
2
Students
3,486
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17244, 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. Chambersburg Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17244, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,831
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 17244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chambersburg Area Ms - North

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 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 17244, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,137
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 17244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Nancy Grayson El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 486 Students

3. Lurgan El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students

4. Tunnel Run School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Tunnel Run School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 24 Students

5. Stoney Creek School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Stoney Creek School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 22 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17244, PA

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

Community Factors

17244, PA has a total population of 2,843 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17244, PA

6,454

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17244, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17244, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17244, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

286 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17244, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17244, PA

How many schools are in 17244, PA?

17244, PA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,454 students in total.

How do schools in 17244 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 17244 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 17244 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17244?

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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