Best High Schools in 18040, PA

High schools
5
Students
5,831
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Bangor Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students

3. Pen Argyl Area Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students

4. Easton Area Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2844 Students

5. Career Institute Of Technology

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Career Institute Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18040, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
4,806
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18040, 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. 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

3. Defranco El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 431 Students

4. Bangor Area Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 455 Students

5. Wind Gap Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 518 Students

6. Easton Area Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1874 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18040, PA

Elementary schools
9
Students
3,652
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shafer El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 558 Students

2. Washington El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 424 Students

3. Tracy El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students

4. Shawnee El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students

5. Plainfield El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 420 Students

6. Forks El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

7. March El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students

8. Five Points El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 578 Students

9. Goddard School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Goddard School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18040, PA

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

Community Factors

18040, PA has a total population of 17,173 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18040, PA

14,289

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18040, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18040, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18040, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,484 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18040, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18040, PA

How many schools are in 18040, PA?

18040, PA has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,289 students in total.

How do schools in 18040 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 18040 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 18040 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18040?

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: 51%
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