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Best Schools in 16828, PA
16828, PA has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,244 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 16828 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16828, PA
The top high schools in 16828, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. State College Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students
2. Bellefonte Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
3. Penns Valley Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penns Valley Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 662 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16828, PA
The top middle schools in 16828, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Nittany Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
2. Bellefonte Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16828, PA
The top elementary schools in 16828, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centre Hall-potter El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penns Valley Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
2. Mount Nittany El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
3. Spring Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. Marion-walker El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
5. Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penns Valley Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 389 Students
6. Pleasant Gap El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
7. Windy Poplars School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windy Poplars School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 25 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16828, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16828, PA has a total population of 4,433 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16828, 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 16828, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16828, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16828, 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 16828, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16828, PA
How many schools are in 16828, PA?
16828, PA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,244 students in total.
How do schools in 16828 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 16828 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 16828 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16828?
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: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations