Best High Schools in 18708, PA

High schools
4
Students
3,569
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dallas Shs

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 759 Students

2. Lake-lehman Jshs

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake-lehman Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 739 Students

3. Greater Nanticoke Area Shs

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students

4. Wyoming Valley West Shs

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 18708, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,335
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dallas Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

2. Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

3. Wyoming Valley West Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 18708, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,076
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dallas Intermediate Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 545 Students

2. Lehman-jackson El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake-lehman Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 418 Students

3. Gna El Ctr

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students

4. State El Ctr

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1353 Students

5. Wycallis Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 540 Students

6. Im Big Now Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Im Big Now Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 37 Students

7. Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 165 Students

8. Kennedy Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 513 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18708, PA

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

Community Factors

18708, PA has a total population of 10,963 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18708, PA

9,980

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18708, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18708, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18708, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,311 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18708, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18708, PA

How many schools are in 18708, PA?

18708, PA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,980 students in total.

How do schools in 18708 perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in 18708 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 18708 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18708?

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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