For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 410 students in 17340, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17340, PA is Maple Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17340 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17340, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17340, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
17340, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 4-5
| 286 students
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-4
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17340, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17340, PA include Maple Avenue Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17340?
1 public middle schools are located in 17340.
What is the racial composition of students in 17340?
17340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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