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Best Schools in 17270, PA
17270, PA has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,496 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 17270 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17270, PA
The top high schools in 17270, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Buchanan Hs
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Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
Best Middle Schools in 17270, PA
The top middle schools in 17270, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Buchanan Ms
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Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17270, PA
The top elementary schools in 17270, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View El Sch
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Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 17270, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
17270, PA has a total population of 109 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 17270, 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 17270, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17270, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17270, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 17270, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17270, PA
How many schools are in 17270, PA?
17270, PA has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,496 students in total.
How do schools in 17270 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 17270 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 17270 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17270?
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: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations