Best High Schools in 18702, PA

18702, PA has 8 high schools with 4,537 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 18702 score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 18702 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. Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students

3. Wyoming Valley West Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students

4. Hanover Area Jshs

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 930 Students

5. Wilkes-barre Area Ctc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wilkes-barre Area Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18702, PA

18702, PA has 5 middle schools with 3,443 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 18702 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 18702 underperform expectations.

1. Wyoming Valley West Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students

2. Pittston Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students

3. G A R Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students

4. 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

5. Lyndwood El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 242 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18702, PA

18702, PA has 10 elementary schools with 4,885 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 18702 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 18702 greatly 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. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 648 Students

3. Dr David W Kistler El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students

4. Daniel J Flood El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students

5. Dodson El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students

6. Heights/murray El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 837 Students

7. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 310 Students

8. Wilkes-barre Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wilkes-barre Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students

9. Third Avenue El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG • 111 Students

10. Hanover Green El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 308 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18702, PA

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

Community Factors

18702, PA has a total population of 42,177 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18702, PA

12,865

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18702, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18702, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18702, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,412 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18702, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
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