Best Schools in Tarrs, PA
Tarrs, PA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,023 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Tarrs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tarrs, PA
The top high schools in Tarrs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hempfield Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1661 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
3. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tarrs, PA
The top middle schools in Tarrs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wendover Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Southmoreland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tarrs, PA
The top elementary schools in Tarrs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
2. Southmoreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
3. Southmoreland Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tarrs, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tarrs, PA has a total population of 1,099 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tarrs, 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 Tarrs, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tarrs, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tarrs, 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 Tarrs, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tarrs, PA
How many schools are in Tarrs, PA?
Tarrs, PA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,023 students in total.
How do schools in Tarrs perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Tarrs score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Tarrs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tarrs?
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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