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Best Schools in 16636, PA
16636, PA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,969 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 16636 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16636, PA
The top high schools in 16636, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Cambria Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
2. Cambria Heights Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
3. Glendale Jshs
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
4. Altoona Area Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2228 Students
5. Kimmel Alternative School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16636, PA
The top middle schools in 16636, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambria Heights Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria Heights Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Altoona Area Jr Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1727 Students
3. Penn Cambria Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16636, PA
The top elementary schools in 16636, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambria Heights El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria Heights Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
2. Juniata Gap El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
3. Glendale El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students
4. Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 211 Students
5. Penn Cambria Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 184 Students
6. Penn Cambria Pre-primary
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16636, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16636, PA has a total population of 794 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16636, 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 16636, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16636, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16636, 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 16636, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16636, PA
How many schools are in 16636, PA?
16636, PA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,969 students in total.
How do schools in 16636 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 16636 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 16636 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16636?
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: 49%
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- Projected: 46%
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