Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17018

Summary:

In the 17018 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Middle Paxton Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Central Dauphin School District. With a total enrollment of 263 students, Middle Paxton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school has been ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools by SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years, indicating its status as a high-performing institution.

Middle Paxton Elementary's academic excellence is further highlighted by its impressive PSSA proficiency rates, which in 2023-2024 were 50% in Math, 87.8% in Science, and 60% in ELA, compared to the district averages of 35.6%, 65.4%, and 51.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1 is favorable, and its spending per student of $14,673 in 2021-2022 is higher than the state average, potentially contributing to the availability of resources and learning opportunities for its students.

Overall, Middle Paxton Elementary School stands out as a strong educational option for families in the 17018 zip code, offering a high-quality academic program, consistent high rankings, and a diverse student population. The school's performance, resources, and reputation make it an attractive choice for parents seeking an excellent elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Middle Paxton Elementary School	Public	K-5	931 Peters Mountain Rd	Dauphin	17018	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 265-7920	261	20	13.1	33.7%	234 (89.7%)	6 (2.3%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	62.7	648^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.5%		73.7	416^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	232	50.0	51.0	48.4	50.0	87.8	87.8	67.5	51.1	64.6	60.0	$14,673	$1,103	$13,570

Cities Near Zip Code 17018

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dauphin	0.62 mi	1	381^st
Duncannon	3.66 mi	3	624^th
Harrisburg	4.34 mi	40	647^th
Enola	4.97 mi	4	257^th
Halifax	6.3 mi	3	369^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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