Best High Schools in 16156, PA

High schools
3
Students
1,237
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 16156, 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. Grove City Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 599 Students

3. 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

Best Middle Schools in 16156, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
884
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 16156, 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. Grove City Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 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

Best Elementary Schools in 16156, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,657
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 16156, 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. Hillview El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students

3. 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

4. Fayette School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fayette School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 29 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16156, PA

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

Community Factors

16156, PA has a total population of 3,189 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16156, PA

3,778

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16156, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

10.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16156, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16156, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,082 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16156, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16156, PA

How many schools are in 16156, PA?

16156, PA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,778 students in total.

How do schools in 16156 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 16156 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 16156 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16156?

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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