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Crestwood Secondary Campus

High School · Crestwood Sd · Mountain Top, PA

A Crestwood Sd high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

281 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707

  • Math 48% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$14,459
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Crestwood Secondary Campus score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crestwood Secondary Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,281

Median home value

$277,500

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Crestwood Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crestwood Secondary Campus is listed in Crestwood SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crestwood Secondary Campus

Crestwood Secondary Campus is a public high school in Mountain Top, PA, part of Crestwood Sd, serving approximately 1,381 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,061 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crestwood Secondary Campus

What grades does Crestwood Secondary Campus serve?

Crestwood Secondary Campus serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Crestwood Secondary Campus?

Crestwood Secondary Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Secondary Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Secondary Campus is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crestwood Secondary Campus rank in PA?

Crestwood Secondary Campus ranks #2,061 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Crestwood Secondary Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestwood Secondary Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crestwood Secondary Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Secondary Campus has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Crestwood Secondary Campus a charter school?

No, Crestwood Secondary Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crestwood Secondary Campus a Title I school?

No, Crestwood Secondary Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Secondary Campus?

26.8% of students at Crestwood Secondary Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 18707)
16,418
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
45.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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