Best High Schools in 16256, PA

High schools
3
Students
1,907
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 16256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Shamokin Jshs

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students

2. Punxsutawney Area Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students

3. Marion Center Area Jr/sr Hs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 557 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16256, PA

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,044
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 16256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dayton El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students

2. W.a. Mccreery El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 341 Students

3. Punxsutawney Area El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students

4. Rayne El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 288 Students

5. Oak Grove Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Oak Grove Parochial School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students

6. Dryknob Amish Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Dryknob Amish Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 29 Students

7. 347 Kuhns Rd

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

347 Kuhns Rd • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 24 Students

8. Spring Hollow Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Spring Hollow Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students

9. Shady Run Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Shady Run Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16256, PA

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

Community Factors

16256, PA has a total population of 2,006 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16256, PA

4,206

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16256, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16256, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16256, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,062 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16256, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16256, PA

How many schools are in 16256, PA?

16256, PA has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,206 students in total.

How do schools in 16256 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 16256 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 16256 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16256?

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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