Best Schools in 17960, PA
17960, PA has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,398 students attend 17960, PA schools. On average, schools in 17960 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 17960 meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
2. Blue Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Blue Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
2. West Penn Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 17960, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Best Schools in Cities Near 17960, PA
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- Actual Test Scores: 59%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 67%
- Projected Test Scores: 56%
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- Projected Test Scores: 55%
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- Actual Test Scores: 67%
- Projected Test Scores: 56%
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- Actual Test Scores: 67%
- Projected Test Scores: 56%
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- Actual Test Scores: 60%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Actual Test Scores: 51%
- Projected Test Scores: 56%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 61%
- Projected Test Scores: 61%
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- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 45%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 60%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations