Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17255

Summary:

The 17255 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Shade Gap Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 111 students. While the school's academic performance in math and English language arts is slightly below the district and state averages, it excels in science proficiency. However, the school's ranking has declined over the past three years, and it faces challenges with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Southern Huntingdon County School District, which oversees Shade Gap Elementary School, spends $14,773 per student, higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.1 is lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, suggests the need for targeted interventions to support student success.

Overall, Shade Gap Elementary School is the sole focus of this analysis, and the data provides valuable insights into its performance and characteristics. While the school has some strengths, such as its science proficiency and lower student-teacher ratio, it also faces challenges in academic performance and a declining ranking. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests the need for additional support and resources to address the economic challenges faced by the school's population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shade Gap Elementary School	Public	K-5	22251 Shade Valley Road	Shade Gap	17255	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 447-5529	111	10	11.1	49.5%	107 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.5	1013^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%		53.7	823^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	46.3%	190	66.7	16.7	43.5	39.6	66.7	66.7	66.6	11.2	47.8	39.6	$14,773	$1,261	$13,512

Cities Near Zip Code 17255

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shade Gap	0.43 mi	1	629^th
Three Springs	4.02 mi	2	644^th
Rockhill Furnace	4.61 mi	1	459^th
Willow Hill	5.91 mi	3	467^th
Waterfall	12.53 mi	2	406^th

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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.

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