Summary:
The city of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Northern York County School District. The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with Northern High School and Dillsburg Elementary School standing out as top performers, while Northern Elementary School lags behind its peers.
Dillsburg Elementary School is a standout, ranking 335 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA math and English language arts tests across grades 3-5, despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (14.4) among the elementary schools in the district. Northern High School is also a top performer, ranking 159 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and maintaining a high 90.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.0% dropout rate.
The schools in the district have a predominantly white student population, with minority students making up a relatively small percentage of the overall student body. This lack of racial diversity may limit the exposure and experiences of students in the district. Additionally, while the district-level performance is relatively consistent, with a ranking of 212 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the disparities between individual schools highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Dillsburg area.
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