Best Schools in Dickinson, PA
Dickinson, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,035 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Dickinson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickinson, PA
The top high schools in Dickinson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
2. Big Spring Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickinson, PA
The top middle schools in Dickinson, 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. Lamberton Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickinson, PA
The top elementary schools in Dickinson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Flat El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
2. North Dickinson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickinson, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickinson, PA has a total population of 621 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickinson, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickinson, PA
How many schools are in Dickinson, PA?
Dickinson, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,035 students in total.
How do schools in Dickinson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Dickinson score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Dickinson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickinson?
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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