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Best Schools in 17948, PA
17948, PA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,761 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 17948 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17948, PA
The top high schools in 17948, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hazleton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students
2. Mahanoy Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17948, PA
The top elementary schools in 17948, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley El/ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 911 Students
2. Mahanoy Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 17948, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 17948, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17948, PA
How many schools are in 17948, PA?
17948, PA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,761 students in total.
How do schools in 17948 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 17948 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 17948 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17948?
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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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations