Best High Schools in 16505, PA

High schools
4
Students
5,863
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 16505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students

2. Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

3. Mcdowell Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2205 Students

4. Erie Hs

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2317 Students

Best Middle Schools in 16505, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,424
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 16505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Ms

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 571 Students

2. Westlake Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

3. Strong Vincent Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students

4. East Ms

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16505, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,993
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 16505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 717 Students

2. Asbury El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

3. Tracy El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students

4. Montessori Regional Cs

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montessori Regional Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 583 Students

5. Harding Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students

6. Pfeiffer-burleigh Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

7. St Jude School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Jude School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students

8. Erie Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Erie Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16505, PA

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

Community Factors

16505, PA has a total population of 16,403 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16505, PA

12,583

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16505, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

19.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16505, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16505, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16505, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16505, PA

How many schools are in 16505, PA?

16505, PA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,583 students in total.

How do schools in 16505 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 16505 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 16505 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16505?

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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  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 36%
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