Best High Schools in 18064, PA

High schools
4
Students
6,598
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18064, 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. 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

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. Liberty Hs

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18064, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
4,083
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18064, 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. 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

4. Nitschmann Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 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

Best Elementary Schools in 18064, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,479
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18064, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lower Nazareth El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 620 Students

2. Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Asa Packer El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

6. 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

7. George Wolf El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

8. Holy Family

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Family • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18064, PA

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

Community Factors

18064, PA has a total population of 27,016 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18064, PA

14,160

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18064, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18064, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18064, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,468 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18064, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18064, PA

How many schools are in 18064, PA?

18064, PA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,160 students in total.

How do schools in 18064 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 18064 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 18064 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18064?

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: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 42%
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  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations