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Best Schools in 16157, PA
16157, PA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,094 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 16157 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16157, PA
The top high schools in 16157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mohawk Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
2. Shenango Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 468 Students
3. Lincoln Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
4. Beaver Falls Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
5. New Castle Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16157, PA
The top middle schools in 16157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mohawk Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Hartman Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
3. Beaver Falls Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
4. New Castle Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16157, PA
The top elementary schools in 16157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mohawk El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 670 Students
2. Shenango El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
3. Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 232 Students
4. Big Beaver El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
5. Washington Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 714 Students
6. North Side Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 364 Students
7. Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 775 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16157, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16157, PA has a total population of 3,030 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16157, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16157, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16157, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16157, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 16157, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16157, PA
How many schools are in 16157, PA?
16157, PA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,094 students in total.
How do schools in 16157 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 16157 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 16157 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16157?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
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