Best Public Schools in Flinton, PA

Summary:

The city of Flinton, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that are part of the Glendale School District, which is ranked 172 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. Glendale Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, while Glendale Elementary School excels in science proficiency.

Glendale Junior/Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, as well as a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%. The school has maintained a high state-wide ranking, placing 87th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 84th out of 634 in 2021-2022. In contrast, Glendale Elementary School impresses with its 84% proficiency rate in 4th-grade PSSA Science, significantly higher than the state average of 74.1%, and strong performance in English Language Arts across grades 3-6.

Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting the Flinton community faces significant economic hardship. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity in both schools, with over 97% white student populations, raises questions about equity and inclusiveness within the Glendale School District. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and areas for improvement in the Flinton school system, providing valuable insights for parents and policymakers alike.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glendale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1466 Beaver Valley Rd	Flinton	16640	Cambria County	Glendale School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 687-4261	340	36	9.3	90.6%	330 (97.1%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	83.9	87^th of 674 public high schools	87.1%		83	84^th of 634 public high schools	86.8%	3	57.1	64.2	79.2					39.1	11.3	24.2		52.8	52.8					71.8	50.9	60.6	$18,784	$928	$17,856
Glendale Elementary School	Public	K-6	1500 Beaver Valley Rd	Flinton	16640	Cambria County	Glendale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 687-4263	320	43	7.3	100.0%	311 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	64.2	611^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.2%		72.3	446^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%	165				53.3	46.0	55.3	34.0			46.1	84.0		84.0	56.6	56.0	70.2	63.0			61.9	$17,645	$872	$16,773

Cities Near Flinton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Houtzdale	9.1 mi	2	543^rd
Patton	9.73 mi	2	302^nd
Bellwood	10.54 mi	3	186^th
Altoona	11.38 mi	13	495^th
Tyrone	11.74 mi	3	222^nd

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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.