Photo: Nyttend · Public domainEconomy’s public schools score below 72% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
27% of students in Economy’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Economy, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Economy’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1533 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Economy’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Economy’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,947 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Ambridge Area MS, then Ambridge Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Provident CS - West is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Economy’s grade
C: better than 28% of Pennsylvania school districts, #908 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Economy, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
1st grade in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
2nd grade in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
3rd grade in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
4th grade in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
5th grade in Economy
Economy El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 456 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
6th grade in Economy
Ambridge Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 500 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
7th grade in Economy
Ambridge Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 500 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
8th grade in Economy
Ambridge Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 500 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Freedom
9th grade in Economy
Ambridge Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Ambridge
10th grade in Economy
Ambridge Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Ambridge
Economy’s public schools are run by Ambridge Area School District, which also serves Ambridge, Baden, Harmony and South Heights. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Economy vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Economy’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | C | Ambridge Area |
| Bell Acres | A+ | Quaker Valley |
| Franklin Park | A+ | North Allegheny |
| Conway | B | Freedom Area |
| Baden | C | Ambridge Area |
| New Sewickley | B | Freedom Area |
| Marshall | A+ | North Allegheny |
| Cranberry | A | Seneca Valley |
| Harmony | C | Ambridge Area |
| Hopewell | B+ | Hopewell Area |
2 of the 9 neighbors share Ambridge Area with Economy, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Economy
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Economy’s schools
Are Economy’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Economy children attend score below 72% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #908 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Economy in?
Ambridge Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,186 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Economy kids go to high school?
Ambridge Area HS in Ambridge, with 705 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Economy’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Ambridge Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Economy spend per student?
$15,947 in Ambridge Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Economy families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Economy → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.