Best Schools in Highspire, PA
Highspire, PA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,570 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Highspire exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highspire, PA
The top high schools in Highspire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middletown Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
2. Central Dauphin East Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
3. Steelton-highspire Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelton-highspire Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 599 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highspire, PA
The top middle schools in Highspire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middletown Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
2. Swatara Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highspire, PA
The top elementary schools in Highspire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kunkel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
2. Tri-community El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
3. Steelton-highspire El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelton-highspire Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 738 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highspire, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highspire, PA has a total population of 2,765 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highspire, 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 Highspire, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highspire, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highspire, 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 Highspire, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highspire, PA
How many schools are in Highspire, PA?
Highspire, PA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,570 students in total.
How do schools in Highspire perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Highspire score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Highspire exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highspire?
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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations