Best High Schools in 15742, PA

High schools
4
Students
1,892
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 15742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Punxsutawney Area Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students

2. Marion Center Area Jr/sr Hs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 557 Students

3. Purchase Line Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 395 Students

4. Harmony Area Jshs

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15742, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,230
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 15742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Harmony Area El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students

2. W.a. Mccreery El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 341 Students

3. Purchase Line El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students

4. Punxsutawney Area El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students

5. Rayne El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 288 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15742, PA

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

Community Factors

15742, PA has a total population of 968 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15742, PA

4,122

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15742, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15742, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15742, PA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

996 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

26 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15742, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15742, PA

How many schools are in 15742, PA?

15742, PA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,122 students in total.

How do schools in 15742 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 15742 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 15742 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15742?

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 15742, PA

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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
15712, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
15721, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15746, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
15772, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15724, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15757, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15729, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
15771, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
16692, PA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations