Best High Schools in 18036, PA

High schools
3
Students
3,186
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
69%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 18036, 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. Palisades Hs

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students

3. Quakertown Community Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1668 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18036, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
2,526
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18036, 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. Palisades Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

4. Strayer Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 687 Students

5. 6th Grade Center

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 372 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18036, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,553
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
70%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18036, 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. Springfield El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students

4. Pfaff El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18036, PA

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

Community Factors

18036, PA has a total population of 14,212 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18036, PA

7,265

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18036, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18036, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18036, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,782 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18036, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18036, PA

How many schools are in 18036, PA?

18036, PA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,265 students in total.

How do schools in 18036 perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in 18036 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 18036 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18036?

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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  • Projected: 40%
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  • Projected: 47%
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  • Projected: 65%
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  • Projected: 63%
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