For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 331 students in 17059, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17059, PA is Tuscarora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17059 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17059, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17059, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
17059, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17059, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17059, PA include Tuscarora Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17059?
1 public middle schools are located in 17059.
What is the racial composition of students in 17059?
17059 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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