Best High Schools in 18020, PA

High schools
5
Students
6,649
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Nazareth Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Bethlehem Avts

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bethlehem Avts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18020, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,935
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 750 Students

2. 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

3. Nazareth Area Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 778 Students

4. 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

5. 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 18020, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,554
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lower Nazareth El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 620 Students

2. 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

3. Farmersville El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students

4. Miller Heights El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 249 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18020, PA

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

Community Factors

18020, PA has a total population of 22,404 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18020, PA

14,965

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18020, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18020, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18020, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,495 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18020, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18020, PA

How many schools are in 18020, PA?

18020, PA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,965 students in total.

How do schools in 18020 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 18020 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 18020 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18020?

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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