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Best Schools in 18640, PA
18640, PA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,627 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 18640 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18640, PA
The top high schools in 18640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Pittston Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18640, PA
The top middle schools in 18640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solomon/plains Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
2. Pittston Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 964 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18640, PA
The top elementary schools in 18640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 648 Students
2. Solomon/plains El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
3. Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18640, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18640, PA has a total population of 16,218 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18640, 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 18640, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18640, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18640, 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 18640, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18640, PA
How many schools are in 18640, PA?
18640, PA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,627 students in total.
How do schools in 18640 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 18640 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 18640 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18640?
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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