Best High Schools in 18017, PA

High schools
3
Students
6,255
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 18017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northampton Area Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students

2. 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

3. 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 18017, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,809
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northampton Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1256 Students

2. Nitschmann Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

3. 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

4. Northeast Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18017, PA

Elementary schools
13
Students
4,008
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hanover El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students

2. Asa Packer El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

3. Spring Garden El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students

4. George Wolf El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

5. Governor Wolf El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students

6. William Penn El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students

7. James Buchanan El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students

8. Thomas Jefferson El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students

9. Marvine El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

10. Lincoln El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18017, PA

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

Community Factors

18017, PA has a total population of 39,518 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18017, PA

15,939

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18017, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18017, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18017, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18017, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18017, PA

How many schools are in 18017, PA?

18017, PA has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,939 students in total.

How do schools in 18017 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 18017 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 18017 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18017?

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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