Best High Schools in 17535, PA

High schools
2
Students
1,514
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 17535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pequea Valley Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students

2. Octorara Area Jshs

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1071 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17535, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
515
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 17535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 210 Students

2. Octorara Intermediate Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 305 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17535, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,416
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Salisbury El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students

2. Paradise El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 416 Students

3. Octorara El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 281 Students

4. Sunset Valley Amish Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sunset Valley Amish Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 23 Students

5. Octorara Primary Lc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 417 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17535, PA

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

Community Factors

17535, PA has a total population of 2,940 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17535, PA

3,942

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17535, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17535, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17535, PA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,862 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17535, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17535, PA

How many schools are in 17535, PA?

17535, PA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,942 students in total.

How do schools in 17535 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 17535 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 17535 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17535?

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: 43%
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 50%
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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations