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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16117


At a glance
7
Schools
2,943
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedRiverside Middle School183rd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
Perry Lower Intrmd School up 104 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Perry Lower Intrmd School 9.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 16117 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students across the Ellwood City Area School District and the Riverside Beaver County School District. While the schools in the area face economic challenges, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, some schools stand out for their strong academic performance.

Riverside Elementary School and Riverside Middle School are the top-performing schools in the area, with consistently high proficiency rates on PSSA tests and strong state-wide rankings. In contrast, the Lincoln Junior/Senior High School and the Ellwood City Area School District schools generally lag behind state averages on academic metrics.

The data also reveals a noticeable gap in test scores between the elementary/middle schools and the high schools, suggesting a need for additional support and resources to address the academic challenges at the high school level. Overall, the schools in the 16117 zip code area face a mix of strengths and challenges, with the Riverside district schools standing out as the strongest performers in the region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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