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Best Schools in Vandergrift, PA
Vandergrift, PA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,991 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Vandergrift don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vandergrift, PA
The top high schools in Vandergrift, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leechburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
2. Kiski Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
3. Armstrong Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1478 Students
4. Apollo-ridge Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vandergrift, PA
The top middle schools in Vandergrift, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kiski Area Upper El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 493 Students
2. Leechburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
3. Apollo-ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
4. Kiski Area Ihs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vandergrift, PA
The top elementary schools in Vandergrift, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kiski Area North Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students
2. Kiski Area East Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students
3. David Leech El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
4. Apollo-ridge Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
5. Lenape El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 724 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vandergrift, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vandergrift, PA has a total population of 8,700 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vandergrift, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vandergrift, PA
How many schools are in Vandergrift, PA?
Vandergrift, PA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,991 students in total.
How do schools in Vandergrift perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Vandergrift score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Vandergrift don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vandergrift?
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: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Vandergrift
3 of 3 schools in Vandergrift carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Vandergrift. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.