Summary:
The 17022 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Elizabethtown Area School District or the Lower Dauphin School District. The standout schools in this area are Conewago Elementary School and Bear Creek School, which consistently perform above the state average on standardized tests and are ranked among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
The schools in the Elizabethtown Area School District generally demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Keystone Exams and PSSA tests, as well as favorable graduation and dropout rates. Elizabethtown Area Senior High School and Elizabethtown Area Middle School stand out in this regard. However, East High Street Elementary School has seen a decline in its performance over the past decade, which could be an area of concern for the district.
The data also reveals some disparities in student demographics, with the schools in the Elizabethtown Area School District having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to Conewago Elementary School in the Lower Dauphin School District. This suggests potential socioeconomic differences between the two districts. Additionally, the schools with higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, such as Conewago Elementary and Bear Creek School, tend to have stronger academic performance, indicating a potential link between resource allocation and student outcomes.
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