Best Schools in Desire, PA
Desire, PA has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,905 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Desire meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desire, PA
The top high schools in Desire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Punxsutawney Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desire, PA
The top elementary schools in Desire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Punxsutawney Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desire, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desire, PA has a total population of 209 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desire, 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 Desire, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desire, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desire, 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 Desire, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desire, PA
How many schools are in Desire, PA?
Desire, PA has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,905 students in total.
How do schools in Desire perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Desire score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Desire meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desire?
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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