For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 543 students in 17241, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17241, PA is Big Spring Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17241 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17241, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17241, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
17241, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3967 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17241, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17241, PA include Big Spring Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17241?
1 public middle schools are located in 17241.
What is the racial composition of students in 17241?
17241 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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