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Best Schools in 16870, PA
16870, PA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,725 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 16870 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16870, PA
The top high schools in 16870, 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. Tyrone Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
3. Bald Eagle Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16870, PA
The top middle schools in 16870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Forest Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Tyrone Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16870, PA
The top elementary schools in 16870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Forest El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
2. Gray's Woods El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
3. Port Matilda El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students
4. Tyrone Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16870, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16870, PA has a total population of 7,278 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16870, 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 16870, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16870, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16870, 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 16870, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16870, PA
How many schools are in 16870, PA?
16870, PA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,725 students in total.
How do schools in 16870 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 16870 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 16870 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16870?
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: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations