Best Schools in Buck Mountain, PA
Buck Mountain, PA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,394 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Buck Mountain don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buck Mountain, PA
The top high schools in Buck Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weatherly Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
2. Hazleton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students
3. Mahanoy Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buck Mountain, PA
The top middle schools in Buck Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weatherly Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buck Mountain, PA
The top elementary schools in Buck Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weatherly Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
2. Mahanoy Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
3. Freeland El/ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 951 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buck Mountain, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buck Mountain, PA has a total population of 268 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buck Mountain, 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 Buck Mountain, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buck Mountain, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buck Mountain, 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 Buck Mountain, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buck Mountain, PA
How many schools are in Buck Mountain, PA?
Buck Mountain, PA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,394 students in total.
How do schools in Buck Mountain perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Buck Mountain score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Buck Mountain don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buck Mountain?
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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