Best High Schools in 18661, PA

18661, PA has 5 high schools with 6,960 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 18661 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 18661 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pittston Area Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students

2. Weatherly Area Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

3. Crestwood Secondary Campus

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crestwood Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1419 Students

4. Jim Thorpe Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students

5. Hazleton Area Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18661, PA

18661, PA has 6 middle schools with 3,792 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 18661 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 18661 don't meet expectations.

1. Weatherly Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students

2. Solomon/plains Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18661, PA

18661, PA has 4 elementary schools with 2,172 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 18661 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 18661 exceed expectations.

1. Solomon/plains El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students

2. Weatherly Area El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

3. Fairview El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Crestwood Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 641 Students

4. Bear Creek Community Cs

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bear Creek Community Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 511 Students

5. L B Morris El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students

6. Drums El/ms

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 784 Students

7. Penn-kidder Campus

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students

8. Freeland El/ms

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 951 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18661, PA

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

Community Factors

18661, PA has a total population of 5,389 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18661, PA

12,924

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18661, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18661, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18661, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,042 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18661, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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