Best Schools in Effort, PA
Effort, PA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,943 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Effort greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Effort, PA
The top high schools in Effort, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Pocono Mountain West Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1512 Students
Best Middle Schools in Effort, PA
The top middle schools in Effort, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
2. Pocono Mountain West Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Effort, PA
The top elementary schools in Effort, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tobyhanna El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 601 Students
2. Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 925 Students
3. Pleasant Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 899 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Effort, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Effort, PA has a total population of 8,931 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Effort, 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 Effort, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Effort, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Effort, 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 Effort, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Effort, PA
How many schools are in Effort, PA?
Effort, PA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,943 students in total.
How do schools in Effort perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Effort score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Effort greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Effort?
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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