Best High Schools in 18052, PA

High schools
4
Students
8,004
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 18052, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkland Hs

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students

2. Whitehall Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students

3. Catasauqua Shs

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students

4. William Allen Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18052, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,167
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 18052, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Orefield Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

2. Whitehall-coplay Ms

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

3. Catasauqua Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 448 Students

4. Trexler Ms

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18052, PA

Elementary schools
12
Students
5,189
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18052, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ironton Sch

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

2. Kratzer Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students

3. George D Steckel El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 565 Students

4. Zephyr El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 564 Students

5. Francis H Sheckler El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students

6. Luis A. Ramos El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

7. Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 813 Students

8. Washington El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 346 Students

9. Manarah Islamic Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Manarah Islamic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students

10. St Stephens School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Stephens School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 116 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18052, PA

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

Community Factors

18052, PA has a total population of 29,300 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18052, PA

16,360

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18052, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18052, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18052, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,552 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18052, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18052, PA

How many schools are in 18052, PA?

18052, PA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,360 students in total.

How do schools in 18052 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 18052 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 18052 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18052?

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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