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Best Public Schools in New Cumberland, PA


Summary:

The city of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school - all part of the West Shore School District. Among these schools, Fairview Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing the district and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

Fairview Elementary boasts a statewide ranking of 279 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earns 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, New Cumberland Middle School lags behind the district and state averages, with the lowest proficiency rates in Math. The student demographics also vary significantly, with Fairview Elementary serving a more homogeneous, higher-income population compared to the more diverse student bodies at Hillside Elementary and New Cumberland Middle.

The data suggests potential equity and resource allocation issues within the West Shore School District, with some schools performing much better than others. Further investigation may be needed to understand the factors contributing to these performance differences, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and targeted support for struggling students.








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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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