Summary:
The 17815 zip code area is home to 9 schools across 3 school districts, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area generally outperform the state averages, with several standout high-achieving institutions like Central Columbia Elementary School and Beaver-Main Elementary School.
Central Columbia Elementary School ranks 219th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and boasts exceptional test scores, with 72-74% of students proficient or better in math and 73-69% in English Language Arts. Central Columbia Middle School also stands out, ranking 67th out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools with strong proficiency rates across core subjects. Meanwhile, the small Beaver-Main Elementary School achieves remarkable results, with 86.7% proficiency in math and 77.8% in English Language Arts.
The schools in the Central Columbia School District consistently outperform those in the Bloomsburg Area School District, suggesting the Central Columbia district provides a higher quality education. However, there is a wide disparity in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, from around 25-40% at the Central Columbia schools to over 60% at Memorial Elementary, likely reflecting differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations.
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