Best High Schools in 17878, PA

High schools
2
Students
616
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Benton Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students

2. Northwest Area Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 416 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17878, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
104
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 17878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Benton Area Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 104 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17878, PA

Elementary schools
3
Students
787
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Appleman El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students

2. Northwest Area Intermediate Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 260 Students

3. Northwest Area Primary Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 211 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17878, PA

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

Community Factors

17878, PA has a total population of 1,606 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17878, PA

1,507

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17878, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

5.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17878, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17878, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,583 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17878, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17878, PA

How many schools are in 17878, PA?

17878, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,507 students in total.

How do schools in 17878 perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in 17878 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 17878 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17878?

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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