Best High Schools in 17960, PA

17960, PA has 2 high schools with 1,494 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 17960 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 17960 don't 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. Blue Mountain Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17960, PA

17960, PA has 2 middle schools with 1,008 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 17960 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 17960 greatly 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

2. Blue Mountain Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17960, PA

17960, PA has 2 elementary schools with 896 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 17960 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 17960 meet expectations.

1. Blue Mountain El East Sch

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students

2. West Penn Twp El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17960, PA

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

Community Factors

17960, PA has a total population of 3,826 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17960, PA

3,398

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17960, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17960, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17960, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,968 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17960, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 17960, PA

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18252, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17982, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
18211, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
17925, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17952, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17953, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17961, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
19529, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
18218, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17959, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations