Best Schools in Portersville, PA
Portersville, PA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,401 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Portersville exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portersville, PA
The top high schools in Portersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
2. Slippery Rock Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
3. Lincoln Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portersville, PA
The top middle schools in Portersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Slippery Rock Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
2. Laurel Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 161 Students
3. Hartman Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portersville, PA
The top elementary schools in Portersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students
2. Moraine El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
3. Slippery Rock Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
4. Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 232 Students
5. North Side Primary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portersville, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portersville, PA has a total population of 2,876 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portersville, 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 Portersville, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portersville, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portersville, 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 Portersville, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portersville, PA
How many schools are in Portersville, PA?
Portersville, PA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,401 students in total.
How do schools in Portersville perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Portersville score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Portersville exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portersville?
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: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations