Best High Schools in 16148, PA

High schools
4
Students
1,753
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 16148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mercer Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students

2. Hickory Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 811 Students

3. West Middlesex Area Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Middlesex Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students

4. Farrell Area Hs/ums

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Farrell Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 262 Students

Best Middle Schools in 16148, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
597
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 16148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oakview El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Middlesex Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 158 Students

2. Delahunty Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 299 Students

3. Mercer Area Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 140 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16148, PA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,257
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 16148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Luther W Low El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Middlesex Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 201 Students

2. Karen A. Ionta El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 307 Students

3. Artman El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 609 Students

4. Mercer Area El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students

5. Farrell Area Es/lms

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farrell Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 378 Students

6. St John Paul Ii Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St John Paul Ii Elementary • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16148, PA

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

Community Factors

16148, PA has a total population of 16,773 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16148, PA

4,607

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16148, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.31 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16148, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16148, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,312 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16148, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16148, PA

How many schools are in 16148, PA?

16148, PA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,607 students in total.

How do schools in 16148 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 16148 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 16148 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16148?

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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