Best Schools in Tamaqua, PA
Tamaqua, PA has a total of 11 schools including 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 8,414 students attend Tamaqua, PA schools. On average, schools in Tamaqua score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tamaqua greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
2. Hazleton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
2. West Penn Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
3. Saint Clair Area El/ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Clair Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 532 Students
4. Mahanoy Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mahanoy Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
5. Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 839 Students
6. St Jerome Regional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Tamaqua, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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