Best Schools in Penbrook, PA
Penbrook, PA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,256 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Penbrook don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penbrook, PA
The top high schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin East Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penbrook, PA
The top middle schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin East Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penbrook, PA
The top elementary schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Side El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
2. St Margaret Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Margaret Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penbrook, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penbrook, PA has a total population of 3,274 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penbrook, 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 Penbrook, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penbrook, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penbrook, 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 Penbrook, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penbrook, PA
How many schools are in Penbrook, PA?
Penbrook, PA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,256 students in total.
How do schools in Penbrook perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Penbrook score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Penbrook don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penbrook?
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: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations