Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17856

Summary:

The 17856 zip code is home to a single elementary school, White Deer Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Milton Area School District. While there are no other schools in the immediate area to compare it to, White Deer Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in PSSA Math and Science, where it significantly outpaces both district and state averages.

With a predominantly white student population, White Deer Elementary also serves a significant number of Hispanic and African American students, as well as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 53% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a consistent ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for its diverse student body.

Overall, White Deer Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing institution, with a particular emphasis on STEM subjects and a commitment to serving the needs of its economically diverse community. While the school's ELA proficiency rate is slightly lower than the district average, it still exceeds the state average, indicating a well-rounded academic program that prepares students for success in their educational journey.

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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
White Deer Elementary School	Public	K-5	631 New Columbia Rd	New Columbia	17856	Union County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 742-7614	323	25	12.9	53.3%	265 (82.0%)	10 (3.1%)	28 (8.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	60.8	680^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.7%		63.8	610^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.2%	70	70.6	66.7	43.4	52.3	83.3	83.3	58.8	69.4	50.0	55.0	$17,778	$3,070	$14,708

Cities Near Zip Code 17856

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Columbia	0.85 mi	1	394^th
Milton	3.19 mi	3	471^st
Lewisburg	3.86 mi	4	32^nd
Turbotville	5.94 mi	2	312^th
Montgomery	9.11 mi	2	264^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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