Best High Schools in 18508, PA

High schools
4
Students
3,940
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mid Valley Secondary Center

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mid Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students

2. Scranton Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students

3. West Scranton Hs

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students

4. Ctc Of Lackawanna County

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Ctc Of Lackawanna County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18508, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,827
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Scranton Intrmd Sch

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 862 Students

2. Northeast Intrmd Sch

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18508, PA

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,686
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Robert Morris #27

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 217 Students

2. Mid Valley El Ctr

D+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mid Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1046 Students

3. Neil Armstrong #40

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students

4. Isaac Tripp El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students

5. John Adams #4

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 185 Students

6. Depaul School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Depaul School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 44 Students

7. Revival Baptist Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Revival Baptist Christian School • Private • Grades KG • 72 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18508, PA

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

Community Factors

18508, PA has a total population of 11,595 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18508, PA

8,487

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18508, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

28.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18508, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18508, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,123 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18508, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18508, PA

How many schools are in 18508, PA?

18508, PA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,487 students in total.

How do schools in 18508 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 18508 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 18508 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18508?

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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