Best High Schools in Penbrook, PA

High schools
1
Students
1,590
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Dauphin East Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students

Best Middle Schools in Penbrook, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
779
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Dauphin East Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Penbrook, PA

Elementary schools
2
Students
887
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Penbrook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Side El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students

2. St Margaret Mary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

3,256

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

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

D+

25.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,509 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

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 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Penbrook 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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