Best High Schools in 17948, PA

17948, PA has 4 high schools with 5,510 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 17948 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 17948 meet expectations.

1. Tamaqua Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students

2. Hazleton Area Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students

3. Shenandoah Valley Jshs

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shenandoah Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 539 Students

4. Mahanoy Area Jshs

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17948, PA

17948, PA has 2 middle schools with 1,217 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 17948 score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 17948 exceed expectations.

1. Tamaqua Area Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17948, PA

17948, PA has 1 elementary schools with 570 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 17948 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 17948 meet expectations.

1. Drums El/ms

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 784 Students

2. Mahanoy Area El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17948, PA

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

Community Factors

17948, PA has a total population of 4,276 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17948, PA

7,297

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17948, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17948, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17948, PA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17948, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 17948, PA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

17932, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17976, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17934, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
18214, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
18220, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17931, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
17967, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17952, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17949, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
17925, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations