Best High Schools in 16105, PA

High schools
6
Students
2,581
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 16105, 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. Neshannock Jshs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 537 Students

3. Mohawk Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students

4. 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

5. Wilmington Area Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 310 Students

6. 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

Best Middle Schools in 16105, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
1,711
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 16105, 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. Mohawk Jhs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students

3. Wilmington Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 323 Students

4. 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

5. 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 16105, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,244
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 16105, 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. Neshannock Memorial El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 663 Students

3. Mohawk El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 670 Students

4. Wilmington Area El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. New Castle Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

New Castle Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 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 16105, PA

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

Community Factors

16105, PA has a total population of 15,568 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16105, PA

8,576

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16105, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16105, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16105, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,636 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16105, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16105, PA

How many schools are in 16105, PA?

16105, PA has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,576 students in total.

How do schools in 16105 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 16105 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 16105 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16105?

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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