Best High Schools in 18078, PA

High schools
4
Students
4,435
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18078, 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. Northwestern Lehigh Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students

3. Northern Lehigh Shs

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

4. Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18078, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,606
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18078, 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. Northwestern Lehigh Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

3. Northern Lehigh Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 224 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18078, PA

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,034
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 18078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kernsville Sch

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

2. 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

3. Weisenberg El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students

4. Schnecksville Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students

5. Northwestern Lehigh El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

6. Slatington El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 483 Students

7. Peters El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 370 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18078, PA

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

Community Factors

18078, PA has a total population of 7,295 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18078, PA

9,075

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18078, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18078, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18078, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,451 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18078, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18078, PA

How many schools are in 18078, PA?

18078, PA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,075 students in total.

How do schools in 18078 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 18078 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 18078 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18078?

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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