Best High Schools in 15717, PA

High schools
5
Students
2,093
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 15717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. United Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

United Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students

2. Homer-center Jshs

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Homer-center Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 383 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

4. River Valley Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

5. Derry Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15717, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,021
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 15717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Derry Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students

2. River Valley Ms

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

3. 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 15717, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,509
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 15717, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Grandview El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students

2. United El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

United Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students

3. Blairsville El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

River Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

4. Homer-center El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Homer-center Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 381 Students

5. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 15717, PA

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

Community Factors

15717, PA has a total population of 9,411 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15717, PA

5,623

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15717, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15717, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15717, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,312 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15717, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15717, PA

How many schools are in 15717, PA?

15717, PA has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,623 students in total.

How do schools in 15717 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 15717 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 15717 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15717?

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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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations