Best High Schools in 17243, PA

High schools
3
Students
1,509
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Juniata Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Juniata County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students

2. Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 614 Students

3. Mount Union Area Shs

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17243, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
573
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 17243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tuscarora Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Juniata County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students

2. Mount Union Area Jhs

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17243, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,501
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shade Gap El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 111 Students

2. Rockhill El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 156 Students

3. Shirley Twp El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 265 Students

4. Juniata El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Juniata County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students

5. Mount Union-kistler El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 295 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17243, PA

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

Community Factors

17243, PA has a total population of 1,115 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17243, PA

3,583

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17243, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17243, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17243, PA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

764 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17243, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17243, PA

How many schools are in 17243, PA?

17243, PA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,583 students in total.

How do schools in 17243 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 17243 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 17243 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17243?

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: 41%
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