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Best Schools in Irwin, PA
Irwin, PA has 28 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 15,059 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Irwin greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Irwin, PA
The top high schools in Irwin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Trafford Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students
2. Norwin Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
3. Hempfield Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1661 Students
4. Elizabeth Forward Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
5. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
6. Jeannette Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeannette City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students
Best Middle Schools in Irwin, PA
The top middle schools in Irwin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 807 Students
2. Penn Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
3. Norwin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
4. Trafford Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. West Hempfield Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
6. Elizabeth Forward Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
7. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Irwin, PA
The top elementary schools in Irwin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students
2. Mccullough El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
3. Sunrise El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Harrison Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
5. Hahntown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
6. Sheridan Terrace El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
7. Stewartsville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students
8. Level Green El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
9. H W Good El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 267 Students
10. Mt Vernon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Irwin, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Irwin, PA has a total population of 42,224 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Irwin, 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 Irwin, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Irwin, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Irwin, 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 Irwin, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Irwin, PA
How many schools are in Irwin, PA?
Irwin, PA has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 15,059 students in total.
How do schools in Irwin perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Irwin score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Irwin greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Irwin?
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: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Irwin
3 of 3 schools in Irwin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Irwin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.