Best High Schools in Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney, PA has 6 high schools with 3,828 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Punxsutawney score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Punxsutawney meet expectations.

1. Punxsutawney Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students

2. Dubois Area Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students

3. Marion Center Area Jr/sr Hs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 557 Students

4. West Shamokin Jshs

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students

5. Brookville Jshs

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 602 Students

6. Purchase Line Jshs

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 395 Students

Best Middle Schools in Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney, PA has 1 middle schools with 1,062 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Punxsutawney score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Punxsutawney underperform expectations.

1. Dubois Area Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1062 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney, PA has 20 elementary schools with 3,640 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Punxsutawney score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Punxsutawney greatly exceed expectations.

1. Purchase Line El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students

2. Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Redbank Valley Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 208 Students

3. Punxsutawney Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students

4. Dayton El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students

5. C G Johnson El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students

6. Wasson Avenue El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students

7. W.a. Mccreery El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students

8. Northside El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG • 116 Students

9. Pinecreek El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 221 Students

10. Sunset View Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sunset View Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Punxsutawney, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Punxsutawney, PA has a total population of 12,447 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Punxsutawney, PA

8,530

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Punxsutawney, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Punxsutawney, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Punxsutawney, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,267 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Punxsutawney, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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