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Best Schools in 18240, PA
18240, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,629 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 18240 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18240, PA
The top high schools in 18240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tamaqua Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
2. Panther Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 771 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18240, PA
The top middle schools in 18240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tamaqua Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18240, PA
The top elementary schools in 18240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tamaqua El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
2. Panther Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18240, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18240, PA has a total population of 3,886 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18240, 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 18240, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18240, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18240, 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 18240, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18240, PA
How many schools are in 18240, PA?
18240, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,629 students in total.
How do schools in 18240 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 18240 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 18240 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18240?
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: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations