Best High Schools in 16101, PA

High schools
6
Students
2,811
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 16101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Laurel Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students

2. Union Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students

3. Shenango Hs

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 468 Students

4. Lincoln Jshs

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students

5. New Castle Shs

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students

6. Lawrence County Ctc

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students

Best Middle Schools in 16101, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,305
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 16101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Laurel Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 161 Students

2. Hartman Intrmd Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students

3. Union Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students

4. New Castle Jhs

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16101, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,538
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 16101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Laurel El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Laurel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students

2. Shenango El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students

3. Union Memorial El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students

4. Perry Lower Intrmd Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 232 Students

5. Washington Intrmd Sch

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 714 Students

6. North Side Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 364 Students

7. Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 91 Students

8. Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 775 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16101, PA

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

Community Factors

16101, PA has a total population of 31,939 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16101, PA

7,654

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16101, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16101, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16101, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,491 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16101, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16101, PA

How many schools are in 16101, PA?

16101, PA has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,654 students in total.

How do schools in 16101 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 16101 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 16101 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16101?

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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