Best High Schools in 18038, PA

High schools
2
Students
2,344
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 18038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Palmerton Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students

2. 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

Best Middle Schools in 18038, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,523
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Palmerton Area Jhs

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students

2. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 18038, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,404
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lehigh El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students

2. Moore El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students

3. S S Palmer El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 403 Students

4. Parkside Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 155 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18038, PA

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

Community Factors

18038, PA has a total population of 3,194 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18038, PA

5,271

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18038, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18038, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18038, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,779 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18038, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18038, PA

How many schools are in 18038, PA?

18038, PA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,271 students in total.

How do schools in 18038 perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in 18038 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 18038 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18038?

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: 49%
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  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations