Best High Schools in 15042, PA

High schools
3
Students
1,360
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 15042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freedom Area Shs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Freedom Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students

2. Rochester High School

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students

3. Ambridge Area Hs

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ambridge Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15042, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
997
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 15042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freedom Area Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freedom Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 370 Students

2. Ambridge Area Ms

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ambridge Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

3. Rochester Ms

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15042, PA

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,219
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 15042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Economy El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ambridge Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

2. Freedom Area El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freedom Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 438 Students

3. Rochester Area El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15042, PA

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

Community Factors

15042, PA has a total population of 7,867 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15042, PA

3,576

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15042, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15042, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15042, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15042, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15042, PA

How many schools are in 15042, PA?

15042, PA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,576 students in total.

How do schools in 15042 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 15042 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 15042 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15042?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 15042, PA

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  • Projected: 51%
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  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15074, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15061, PA

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
16066, PA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15066, PA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15003, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15086, PA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15001, PA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15009, PA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations