Summary:
The 17112 zip code area in Central Dauphin, Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Central Dauphin School District. While the schools show varying levels of academic performance, a few standout institutions like Paxtonia Elementary School and West Hanover Elementary School consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong proficiency rates on standardized tests.
The data reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools, which appear to correlate with academic outcomes. Schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Linglestown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School, tend to have lower proficiency rates on state assessments. Conversely, the high-performing elementary schools like Paxtonia and West Hanover serve student populations with lower rates of economic disadvantage.
Despite these challenges, Linglestown Elementary School stands out for its exceptional science proficiency, with 94% of students scoring proficient or better on the PSSA science exam. This suggests that certain schools within the Central Dauphin School District have developed effective practices that could be studied and potentially replicated to improve outcomes across the district.
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