Best High Schools in Tamaqua, PA

Tamaqua, PA has 5 high schools with 5,291 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 Tamaqua score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tamaqua greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tamaqua Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students

2. Hazleton Area Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students

Best Middle Schools in Tamaqua, PA

Tamaqua, PA has 2 middle schools with 1,272 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 Tamaqua score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tamaqua meet expectations.

1. Tamaqua Area Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Tamaqua, PA

Tamaqua, PA has 4 elementary schools with 1,851 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 Tamaqua score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tamaqua exceed expectations.

1. Tamaqua El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students

2. West Penn Twp El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students

3. Saint Clair Area El/ms

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saint Clair Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 532 Students

4. Mahanoy Area El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students

5. Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 839 Students

6. St Jerome Regional School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Jerome Regional School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 306 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Tamaqua, PA

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

Community Factors

Tamaqua, PA has a total population of 10,731 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Tamaqua, PA

8,414

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tamaqua, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tamaqua, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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