Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16505

Summary:

The 16505 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 4 public schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data analysis reveals significant differences in academic performance, demographics, and resource allocation among these schools, with a few standouts that demonstrate the potential for high-quality education when resources and support are available.

Tracy Elementary School is a standout, ranking 410 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and significantly outperforming the state and Millcreek Township School District averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, Harding School and Montessori Regional Charter School have lower PSSA proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages.

The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status among the schools. Harding School and Montessori Regional Charter School have more diverse student populations and 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Tracy Elementary School and Westlake Middle School have a higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and equitable distribution of resources to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				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	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
Harding School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Lincoln Ave	Erie	16505	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6550	590	49	12.1	100.0%	242 (41.0%)	140 (23.7%)	27 (4.6%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	167 (28.3%)	7.3	1414^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.8%		8	1395^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.1%	19	17.5	8.0	5.1				10.0	29.9		29.9	36.0	10.3	22.8				21.6	$10,445	$3,279	$7,166
Tracy Elementary School	Public	K-5	2624 W 6th St	Erie	16505	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 835-5800	509	35	14.6	58.5%	429 (84.3%)	7 (1.4%)	26 (5.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	73.9	410^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.3%		59	711^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.7%	301	75.0	50.7	65.8				64.3	77.3		77.3	71.4	66.6	61.1				66.5	$15,833	$2,147	$13,686
Westlake Middle School	Public	6-8	4330 W Lake Rd	Erie	16505	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 835-5750	470	37	12.6	58.7%	377 (80.2%)	13 (2.8%)	36 (7.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.9%)	65.6	294^th of 893 public middle schools	67.1%		70.5	239^th of 883 public middle schools	72.9%	55				35.6	33.9	35.4	35.0		71.6	71.6				52.1	54.3	59.9	55.5	$17,011	$1,105	$15,906
Montessori Regional Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2549 West 8th Street	Erie	16505	Erie County	Montessori Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 833-7771	583	36	16.1	100.0%	345 (59.2%)	84 (14.4%)	70 (12.0%)	22 (3.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.8%)	23.6	1184^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.8%		24.4	1173^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	23.5%	11	28.2	28.7	21.8	11.8	21.3		23.2	68.4		68.4	38.5	29.2	41.0	29.4	46.8		36.8	$12,247	$1,572	$10,675

Cities Near Zip Code 16505

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Erie	0.87 mi	36	572^nd
Fairview	3.59 mi	5	51^st
Mc Kean	6.99 mi	1	102^nd
Girard	10.24 mi	2	120^th
Lake City	10.84 mi	1	133^rd

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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.