Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17812

Summary:

The 17812 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, West Snyder Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 349 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Midd-West School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores, particularly in science and English Language Arts.

West Snyder Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 97.99% of students identifying as white. The school also serves a relatively low-income student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these demographic factors, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which may contribute to its academic success. The school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $12,804, which is likely a reflection of the high poverty levels in the community.

Overall, West Snyder Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school within its district and the state, offering a strong educational experience for its students. However, the school's lack of diversity and high poverty levels may present unique challenges that the school and community must address to ensure continued success for all students.

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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
West Snyder Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 Snyder Avenue	Beaver Springs	17812	Snyder County	Midd-West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 837-0046	349	29	12.2	100.0%	342 (98.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	60.7	681^st of 1534 public elementary schools	55.6%		61.1	662^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%	19	52.2	51.0	43.5	48.4	77.4	77.4	60.9	58.5	61.3	60.3	$12,804	$1,248	$11,556

Cities Near Zip Code 17812

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Beaver Springs	2.48 mi	1	395^th
Mc Alisterville	7.89 mi	2	650^th
Richfield	8.78 mi	2	249^th
Middleburg	11.14 mi	3	311^th
Thompsontown	14.15 mi	1

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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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