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Best Schools in 19079, PA
19079, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,053 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 19079 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19079, PA
The top high schools in 19079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy Park Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Delco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
2. Bartram John - Main
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19079, PA
The top elementary schools in 19079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delcroft Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Delco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 630 Students
2. Darby Twp Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Delco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 614 Students
3. Sharon Hill Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Delco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 573 Students
4. Penrose Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19079, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19079, PA has a total population of 9,371 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19079, 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 19079, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19079, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19079, 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 19079, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19079, PA
How many schools are in 19079, PA?
19079, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,053 students in total.
How do schools in 19079 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 19079 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 19079 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19079?
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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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations