Summary:
The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Gettysburg Area School District, except for the two charter schools - Gettysburg Montessori Charter School and Vida Charter School. The schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and average-performing institutions, with the Gettysburg Area Middle School and Gettysburg Area High School standing out for their strong academic performance.
The Gettysburg Area Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15% of middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong test scores, particularly in science and English language arts. The Gettysburg Area High School also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and strong test scores in literature. In contrast, the two charter schools, Gettysburg Montessori Charter School and Vida Charter School, have lower performance on state assessments compared to the traditional public schools in the district.
Among the elementary schools, James Gettys Elementary School stands out for its high math and science proficiency rates, which are significantly above the district and state averages. However, there is more variation in the performance of the other elementary schools, with Lincoln Elementary School and Gettysburg Montessori Charter School having lower test scores and rankings compared to the district average.
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