Best High Schools in 18015, PA

High schools
6
Students
7,184
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Shs

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

2. Saucon Valley Shs

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students

3. Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students

4. Salisbury Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

5. Freedom Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students

6. Liberty Hs

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18015, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
3,819
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students

2. Southern Lehigh Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students

3. Saucon Valley Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students

4. Salisbury Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students

5. East Hills Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students

6. Broughal Ms

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18015, PA

Elementary schools
9
Students
3,701
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Liberty Bell El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 431 Students

2. Hopewell El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 432 Students

3. Saucon Valley El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 670 Students

4. Salisbury El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 484 Students

5. Freemansburg El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

6. Donegan El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

7. Fountain Hill El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

8. St Michael The Archangel School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Michael The Archangel School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students

9. Holy Infancy School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Infancy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 136 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18015, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

18015, PA has a total population of 33,226 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18015, PA

14,704

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18015, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18015, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18015, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,499 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18015, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18015, PA

How many schools are in 18015, PA?

18015, PA has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,704 students in total.

How do schools in 18015 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 18015 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 18015 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18015?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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