Best High Schools in 16803, PA

High schools
2
Students
3,257
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
64%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 16803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. State College Area Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students

2. Bellefonte Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students

Best Middle Schools in 16803, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,086
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 16803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Park Forest Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

2. Mount Nittany Ms

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students

3. Bellefonte Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 16803, PA

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,363
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
71%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 16803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Radio Park El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

2. Benner El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students

3. Park Forest El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students

4. Spring Creek El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

5. Corl Street El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students

6. Easterly Parkway El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students

7. Gray's Woods El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 16803, PA

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

Community Factors

16803, PA has a total population of 24,718 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 16803, PA

7,784

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

73%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16803, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16803, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16803, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,179 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 16803, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 16803, PA

How many schools are in 16803, PA?

16803, PA has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,784 students in total.

How do schools in 16803 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 16803 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 16803 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16803?

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: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations