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Best Schools in West Newton, PA
West Newton, PA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,554 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in West Newton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Newton, PA
The top high schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Forward Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Belle Vernon Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
3. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Newton, PA
The top middle schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Forward Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Belle Vernon Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
3. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Newton, PA
The top elementary schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Newton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 159 Students
2. H W Good El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 267 Students
3. William Penn El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
4. Mendon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
5. Mt Vernon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 199 Students
6. Rostraver El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 646 Students
7. Greenock El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Newton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Newton, PA has a total population of 5,941 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Newton, 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 West Newton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Newton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Newton, 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 West Newton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Newton, PA
How many schools are in West Newton, PA?
West Newton, PA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,554 students in total.
How do schools in West Newton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in West Newton score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in West Newton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Newton?
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: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in West Newton
1 of 1 schools in West Newton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in West Newton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.