Best Public Schools in Duncannon, PA


Summary:

The Susquenita School District in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, consists of three schools: Susquenita Elementary School, Susquenita Middle School, and Susquenita High School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is ranked 372 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Susquenita High School boasts an impressive 95.7% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Susquenita Elementary School also shines with relatively high proficiency rates in 4th-grade science, outperforming the state average. Additionally, Susquenita Middle School maintains an excellent 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention and support.

However, the district's test scores present a mixed picture, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average while others fall below. The student populations across the schools are predominantly white, with relatively low minority representation. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch decreases from the elementary to the high school level, suggesting socioeconomic challenges may be more prevalent in the younger grades. The consistent spending per student across the schools, despite the varying performance and rankings, raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation within the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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