Best High Schools in 18055, PA

High schools
4
Students
3,604
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18055, 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. 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. Wilson Area Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students

4. 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

Best Middle Schools in 18055, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,667
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18055, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Palisades Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Wilson Area Intermediate Sch

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 676 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

Best Elementary Schools in 18055, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,459
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18055, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Williams Township El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 18055, PA

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

Community Factors

18055, PA has a total population of 12,274 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18055, PA

7,730

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18055, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18055, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18055, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,389 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18055, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18055, PA

How many schools are in 18055, PA?

18055, PA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,730 students in total.

How do schools in 18055 perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in 18055 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 18055 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18055?

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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