Best High Schools in 16002, PA

High schools
5
Students
6,655
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 16002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mars Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students

2. Seneca Valley Hs

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2307 Students

3. Knoch Hs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

4. Butler Area Shs

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1989 Students

5. Karns City Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Karns City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 607 Students

Best Middle Schools in 16002, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
4,603
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 16002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mars Area Centennial Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 540 Students

2. Ehrman Crest Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 615 Students

3. Mars Area Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 484 Students

4. Ryan Gloyer Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1123 Students

5. Butler Area Ihs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students

6. Knoch Ms

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16002, PA

Elementary schools
13
Students
5,134
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 16002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mars Area El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 907 Students

2. Knoch Primary Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Knoch Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 514 Students

3. Ehrman Crest El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seneca Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 758 Students

4. Knoch Intermediate El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 308 Students

5. Mcquistion El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students

6. Chicora El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Karns City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students

7. Emily Brittain El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students

8. Summit El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Butler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students

9. Mars Area Primary Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mars Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 532 Students

10. Holy Sepulcher Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16002, PA

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

Community Factors

16002, PA has a total population of 15,031 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16002, PA

16,474

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16002, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16002, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16002, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16002, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16002, PA

How many schools are in 16002, PA?

16002, PA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,474 students in total.

How do schools in 16002 perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in 16002 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 16002 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16002?

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
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  • Projected: 68%
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  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected: 62%
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  • Projected: 52%
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  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations