Summary:
The 17048 zip code area is home to two schools - Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School and Upper Dauphin Area Middle School, both part of the Upper Dauphin Area School District. The elementary school appears to be the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and scoring above district and state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in science. In contrast, the middle school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and lower test scores, especially in math.
The elementary school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and higher spending per student of $13,043 compared to the middle school's $14,926 per student. Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, over 48%, suggesting the student population may face socioeconomic challenges. The middle school also has a 1.6% dropout rate, which, while not extremely high, is an area that warrants attention and potential intervention strategies.
Overall, the data indicates that the Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is the stronger performing school in the 17048 zip code area, with higher test scores, a better statewide ranking, and more favorable student-teacher ratios and spending per student. The Upper Dauphin Area Middle School, on the other hand, faces some challenges that may require further analysis and targeted improvement efforts.
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