Best High Schools in 15686, PA

High schools
3
Students
2,288
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 15686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Armstrong Jshs

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1478 Students

2. West Shamokin Jshs

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students

3. Apollo-ridge Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15686, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
274
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 15686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Apollo-ridge Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15686, PA

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,453
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 15686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elderton El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 216 Students

2. Apollo-ridge Elem Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

3. Lenape El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 724 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15686, PA

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

Community Factors

15686, PA has a total population of 975 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15686, PA

4,015

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15686, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15686, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15686, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,885 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15686, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15686, PA

How many schools are in 15686, PA?

15686, PA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,015 students in total.

How do schools in 15686 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 15686 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 15686 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15686?

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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