Best High Schools in 15021, PA

High schools
4
Students
1,502
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 15021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Side Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

2. Fort Cherry Jshs

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 450 Students

3. Avella Area Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students

4. Burgettstown Ms/hs

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 526 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15021, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
203
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 15021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Side Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15021, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,597
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 15021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fort Cherry El Ctr

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students

2. Burgettstown El Ctr

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students

3. South Side El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

4. Avella El Center

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15021, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

15021, PA has a total population of 6,809 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15021, PA

3,438

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15021, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15021, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15021, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,048 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15021, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15021, PA

How many schools are in 15021, PA?

15021, PA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,438 students in total.

How do schools in 15021 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 15021 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 15021 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15021?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 50%
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